Note from the Editor: This is a guest post about the difficulties trans* people often encounter when seeking medical care. Medical care can be difficult to navigate in the best circumstances, but when your gender and documentation don’t agree, or your gender presentation and your body clash, it can be not only difficult but emotionally damaging to interact with medical professionals. Sayer Johnson is a run-of-the-mill Midwestern transgender man trying to navigate basic healthcare and share his human experience.
Reminded
Today I was reminded. Not in the sweet way that comes from a child fusing a new name with a new beard. Not in the quiet acceptance of a neighbor who, without skipping a beat, went from my old name to Papi. Not in the funny way that can come from the mouth of my always insightful six year old. Nevertheless reminded. Reminded in the bitter way that the media often reminds me. Reminded in the unfortunate way that humanity sometimes does. Reminded in my own community. Reminded why I continue to live my life out loud.
