When I transitioned, back in 1992, we were warned away from spending time in public with other trans people, because more than one of you together would increase the chances your stealth would be blown. And stealth was a required factor.

So I learned to stay away from trans people. So did my peers - that's part of why you don't see many of us. We all went stealth, and most of us stayed there.

Now I enjoy having other trans people around. It's nice to have a community.

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