Max has been quite a bit down on himself about being trans. I think there are two main reasons behind this; 1) we know some transguys that are not the prefect role models, and 2) he feels that his parents will have a really hard time with accepting his transexualism and he has projected this onto himself. I felt that I really had to help introduce him to some really normal, down to earth, positive role model transguys to help him feel better about himself.
When I joined a Gender Centre working group, I met some really awesome transguys. I set up for Max to meet Xander and for me to meet Xander's partner Tara. I, myself are really keen to befriend partner's of transguys. We meet up with Xander and Tara, and had a lovely chat getting to know each other. They mentioned that the next night there was a party to raise money for another guy's chest surgery. We went along and met some more wonderful people. I believe it was a really good experience for Max, as he was able to realise there is nothing weird about being trans. We meet lawyers, teachers, community workers, postgraduate university students. Furthermore, they were in steady relationships (and I thought all the partners were wonderful and interesting people, that I would like to get to know more). They were just a normal bunch of people have a wonderful night. Max reported that the last two nights were a really positive experience for him and will help him deal with his transexualism.
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