The industry doesn't take our needs seriously

thorne·Dec 23, 2019·3 replies

I'm really fed up with how badly the industry actually addresses the needs of trans folk. I'm about to hit 7 years on hormones (in less than a week on the 28th) and have come close to being able to get surgery on a number of occasions, but it just hasn't worked out because of changes in insurance and employers reluctant to give me a proper amount of time off.I'm the CTO at my current company, but their insurance hasn't covered it since 2017. I've complained repeatedly about how important it is to me, and I'm always assured it will be taken seriously and then... nothing. It's still a lot to pay out of pocket even with a tech salary.It's regarded as a medically necessary procedure for trans people with genital dysphoria, but I feel like a lot of cisgender people tend to just view it as no different than cosmetic surgery.I'm so tired of waiting...

Derrick·Jan 09, 2020

Thank you, both, for sharing and for your vulnerability. I run a digital health startup for us, the LGBTQ+ community, and I've been asked about creating more inclusive work environments for trans/gender variant folks. I am gender variant, but don't have the lived experience of seeking out medical/surgical transitional care. Would you be open to speaking with me about your experiences?

AutumnGarnet·Jun 25

That's really unfortunate that they won't even consider the needs of someone in the c-suite. Makes me wonder how well they take care of the janitors.