1. Are you really a doctor? Yes, actually. In my male life I hold a doctorate and am ordained; in my female life I have
a doctorate and several ordinations as well. Both doctorates are earned. In addition, as a woman I have an honorary
Doctorate and honorary Bachelors and Associates degrees.
2. How supportive is your Significant Other? Reasonably. She feels that being Gender Dysphoric may be a blessing
for us both. She allows me to wear women's clothing at home (within reason), and has made certain other allowances
for me. There are some things she doesn't know, yet. Only time will aid this.
3. Will you ever transition? Maybe. Maybe not. It really depends on the level of support I continue to receive at home .
If by transition you mean living full time as a woman...then no. I have too much invested in my education currently to
lose that. If by that you mean that would require me living at least 75%-85% of the time as a woman…I do that now.
There are some people who only know me as Jayne Sakura. This follows up the next question…
4. Will you ever undergo SRS? Good heavens, not that I can see right now. If I were 10-12 years younger, I might think
differently, however. I mean, really. I don't have that strong a need given my current living situation to go through that
now. But, things can change in short order, so I won't say "never"
5. I hate wearing bras; they are so restrictive. Are yours really that comfortable? (This question came from a young
lady.) Yes, actually. This is because I have them fit properly. Many women do not wear the proper size bra, and thus
they hurt. With a natural 36c rack, it's a blessing to have the added back support (Plus it keeps my boobs from
swinging around too much! J).
6. How can you get away with wearing makeup at work…or anywhere else, for that matter? After hours, and
depending on where I am and where I go, this is quite easy and natural. For work, however, it's another story. Thank
you, Cover Girl! Clear nail polish has been around forever. Now there is clear lipstick and clear mascara, as well as
a brown/black hat is totally natural. You can feel pretty, and if you have done it right, nobody will even notice it! J
(and if they do, what are they going to say…"Gee, that's a really bad makeup job?")
7. Are you gay? I do not consider myself gay. However, that depends on your definition. Traditionally speaking,
homosexuality is defined as having a same-sex relationship. But since I consider myself a woman, then if I were
to get picked up by a man, then that would be normal. (Rare, but normal…) Since my SO is female, then by that
definition, no, I'm not. Would that make my relationship with my SO a lesbian relationship? Probably; I haven't thought
about it that way. In our eyes, however, because I have gender dysphoria, our relationship is about as normal as one
could have, I guess. There are those that feel that being TG is a form of homosexuality. It's their loss, really. Having
said all that, I would have to say that I also consider myself bi-sexual.
8. How long have you suffered from Gender Dysphoria? Suffered? I actually rather enjoy it! J Seriously…I would
have to say that it goes way back to at least the early 1970's, or in short…a good chunk of my life. I did the whole thing:
experimented with makeup, played with dolls, dressed in some of my sister's clothing (no mean feat, let me tell you!),
the same as many of you did or have, I am sure. It has only been in the last few years that I have really been able to let
go and explore this facet of my life.
9. You seem to be a little…conservative…comparatively speaking. Would this be an accurate assessment? Yes…
and no. I choose not to be an activist, by and large. I do have an opinion, which means I think for myself and do not
necessarily buy anybody's line about this, that or the third thing. I believe in free speech, the right to peacefully
assemble, and the right to pursue happiness. I think we need to protect our environment, and our civil liberties, and
that a national ID card is one of the dumbest things I have heard since then-President Reagan declared Ketchup a
vegetable. However, I also believe in gun control, the death penalty, and fixing both the military and Social Security.
I believe we need to speak English in this country, and if you don't like America, the door opens out as well as in…
feel free to leave. I don't believe in hate speech or hate crimes. I also think we need to watch how we define both those
terms, or it will come back to bite us.
10. Is it true you are grossly underpaid? If so, how do you afford to live as a woman? I am grossly underpaid. Who
isn't these days? J (Why do think I have a book and my beadwork for sale on this site?) As for how I afford makeup,
jewelry, and so forth: I clip coupons, shop at Wal-Mart, and look for bargains on the web. I have gotten some great
stuff at as much as 70% off at times; and anything I order is shipped to my femme PO box. And actually, it isn't that
much more expensive than living as a man. Cut out a carton of smokes and a case of beer or two a month, and you'll
have more than enough to get you started, honey.
