Dear all,janine2363 schreef: ↑01 okt 2017, 18:44 Op de dag zelf, mijn eigen berichtje naar alle mensen op onze site en collega's waar ik regelmatig mee werk
There is something I would like to share with you, it is about a big step in my life, not only a change for myself, but also a change between you and me; how you know and see me.
Not so very long ago I made a discovery: I had to learn and accept that I was not the person who, by all appearances, I seemed to be. That in fact I am a transgender person who, to really be herself, identifies as a female rather than male. I also learned that I cannot live on two separate tracks, being one person and appearing to be another. Therefore I made the decision to start living according to who I am, also here at work, by my new chosen name: Janine.
I do not expect you to fully understand, it is not something I would even be able to explain in words (although it is probably less complex than the specifications I write), and I will not mind if you initially confuse my name or pronouns, because I see and trust you as friends, not just colleagues. Here is also my heartfelt thanks to you all, as it takes a certain kind of courage to be oneself and because I see and trust you as friends you’ve contributed to that courage to allow me to take this step.
As you know me as a person who has her heart on her sleeve, I do not mind questions and your interest, to share the joy of my transition. Also the kind people of HR have offered assistance. If need be, you can contact <HR_person_name_withheld>
Best regards
Janine.
P.S. That what cannot be explained in words can sometimes be explained in music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFvwVOX95GY