Massachusetts school supports MTF custodian during transition
”We expect the kids to accept this readily. They see a man with long hair and ask if he’s a girl. But we are aware that this can be a difficult topic for parents. If the kids ask, we suggest telling them that our custodian used to be a man, but is now a woman.”
Norman P. Yvon, Principal of Clara Barton Elementary School in Oxford, MA, which will be sending letter to parents explaining the gender reassignment of the schools custodian, Brianna Bonin. (Worchester Telegram)
”My daughter, 28, has accepted me. My son, 33, is having trouble with this. It’s to be expected. Eventually, I’ll have my family over to talk. I’m always open. I still love them….. Cathy is divorcing me and moving to Florida. She is a wonderful woman. She is hurt. She lost her wonderful husband Brian, she still loves. Brian no longer exists. She wants a man. I’m not a man….. We are not gay. We want to be who we are. I’m transgending. Maybe when the whole process is over, I will be interested in men, but for now, I’m just interested in becoming a woman.”
Brianna Bonin discussing her two children and former wife, and how she’s looking forward to her gender reassignment surgery. (Worchester Telegram)
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