A New Organization

[Guest Emily Ray]

Hello fellow veterans,

While sitting in the VA psych ward in Minneapolis I have decided that we need a new group that is willing to support our fight for proper medical care according to the Standards of Care in the courts. I was nearly locked away for at least 90 days because my Doctor was unable to differentiate the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder and Gender Identity Disorder. I know I am not the only one who has suffered as a patient of the VA and their self identified lack of experience with GID.

I don't want to take away from TAVA and what they are doing on the political front for our cause. I have just lost my patience to wait for the political process to come to fruition. As many of you know about me and my aggressive nature and so it will carry into the organization.

I am going to be creating a non-profit Corporation to raise funds to fight the legal battle for fair and equal treatment inline with the AMA recommendations.

I would like to know what you veterans think of my idea?

Huggs

Emily Ray

[Guest John Chiv]

Em,

I am not a veteran but I fully support you and your work in advocating for our rights.

Hugs,

John

[Guest Syamantaka]

Hello fellow veterans,

While sitting in the VA psych ward in Minneapolis I have decided that we need a new group that is willing to support our fight for proper medical care according to the Standards of Care in the courts. I was nearly locked away for at least 90 days because my Doctor was unable to differentiate the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder and Gender Identity Disorder. I know I am not the only one who has suffered as a patient of the VA and their self identified lack of experience with GID.

I don't want to take away from TAVA and what they are doing on the political front for our cause. I have just lost my patience to wait for the political process to come to fruition. As many of you know about me and my aggressive nature and so it will carry into the organization.

I am going to be creating a non-profit Corporation to raise funds to fight the legal battle for fair and equal treatment inline with the AMA recommendations.

I would like to know what you veterans think of my idea?

Huggs

Emily Ray

Question? Are people who were in the Navy, like I was and are now working

in Mil-Labs like Los Alamos? For a Friend

[Guest Devlin]

I think it is a great idea. I understand not wanting to take away from TAVA, and I feel there is nothing wrong with making another group to help the community also. After all, there are many vet groups out there to help vets. They all do about the same thing, but they are still different. I tried to contact TAVA for advice and half the emails no longer worked and I got an email saying undeliverable and the one that did go through never got a response. There is no webmaster so the site is very out of date and never updated. More then 2 weeks later, I have given up looking to them for advice or answers to my questions so will not be joining them, so I am fully for seeing a new group who can help out. I would be your first member!

[Guest Emily Ray]

I had the same result when I emailed the secretary while in the Hospital. I don't know when I will be starting the organization, but I hope to do so by the end of the summer. Thank you for your offer to be the first member.

Huggs

Emily

[Guest Lacey Lynne]

Emily:

Excellent idea!

Catch your vision. Stay way committed (to the vision). Make it so.

Spiritually, many of us here are totally "in your corner" on this and love the idea. You've totally got the goods to make this happen, girl. Believe. Persist. Arrive. Sounds like destiny is calling you and you are answering her. Magical!

Hugs & Peace

- LLB

U.S.M.C. Class of 1975

[Guest Dawn D.]

Hi Emily,

Well, count me in! I recently went through the process of trying to get qualified for medical benefits with the VA and was turned away. Their written answer seemed very vague and non-specific about why. In the paperwork, I did of course provide my new name along with my old name. Sad that you must provide them a 'clue' when applying.

Anyway, if you start this group, I will join it!

Dawn

[Guest John Chiv]

Dawn,

Hi stranger

John

[Guest Dawn D.]

Well, hello handsome! How have you been? We should have coffee and enjoy a talk sometime!

Dawn

[Guest John Chiv]

Dawn,

We should! Lots to catch up and now Em, with my apologies, we return your thread to the topic. Dawn is a dear friend and we have worked on some trans rights together. I got so excited to see her here at Laura's that I just had to say hi.

Hugs,

John