Oh good grief. I will have to name change after this as it’s too outing.
I am involved in an organisation which works with local Maternity services representing women’s views and helping to shape the service.
At a recent meeting we were discussing accessibility and a fellow member mentioned trans. It was picked up as a discussion point so I left it but it got me wondering what my organisation’s stance was.
Tonight I was talking to the Chair (I have a position of authority too) and asked the question.
She is usually so well informed but in this just looked at me and said “what about people born in the wrong body?” I said I didn’t think we could ignore biology and I couldn’t support that in the context of our work.
Can. Of. Worms.
I’ve now sent her a link to some resources but basically she now thinks I’m an evil bigot. Arrrgh! This is beyond awkward.