Hey Folks,
Been a while since I last gave an update about what has been going on with myself in the wonderful world of Tegan. I haven't had much time actually to be on the computer (other than to answer my emails and keep up with my Facebook). So, I figured while I had the time today I would at least get something written on here.
I am slowly working on another Gender Dissertation that I hope to have out but Octobers end. With all I have going on it's been hard to get anything to go. About three weeks ago I did a Presentation at Mercy Hospital in Clermont County, Ohio and it went over well. I have been working with them since to be more inclusive to Trans* members of the community as well as to keep them educated on Trans* issues they may face with working with the community. Just to make sure they are going to be ready to tackle any problem that can come their way in the most gracious and amazing of fashions!
Earlier than that, I actually ran two events at GLSEN Youth Summit at Northern Kentucky University which might I add went over decently. The event was small but really it was something worth while because the intentions of GLSEN really are something great. Just sometimes the ball gets dropped. Which happens a lot in Activism. It's not really anyone's fault it's just something that can happen when you have several people working on an event and you have either mis-communication or time strains because people have lives. At least people other than me, when it comes to activism. Edit: I forgot to actually talk about what panels/groups I held at the event though. Look at me getting all flustered. So, at the Youth Summit I held two events: Trans* Discussion and Trans* Affinity Group. Which might I say they went well. Though, I have never spent my life talking more about Bathroom Situations for a Trans* person in my life. More than 35 minutes the group discussed the issues that we face as Trans* persons in the restroom. Though, I was happy the group really did a great job communicating these issues and even had the group involved in a good portion of talk. The Trans* Affinity Group was pretty decent as well, as the group held amazing conversations about sharing interest in people, clothing, and even how we came out to friends and family. I was happy it was a 50 minute session but really got deep 20 minutes in. ^__^
I have a plethora of events coming up as well. So I am trying to keep my time table looking pretty nice. I am really just going to be making sure I can keep up with everything. Which, so far I am. I know I can do it. Honestly, the headway I have been making for myself seems to be paying off. I am really making sure that I have time for myself as well. Remember, we must practice self-care to be aware of ourselves mentally and physically. This sometimes can be lost in the muddle of everything that happens but we do have to be ready to tackle anything that comes our way.
So, to end this on a very exciting note. In Cincinnati, Trans* activism is really picking up for the most part in very glorious ways. It's exciting to know that what I walked into has changed for the betterment of the Trans* community. So, let's keep it going and we too can make the differences we want! ^__^
As Free As My Hair,
Tegan R. Stryker
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