Monika: Today’s interview will be with Jemma, a transgender woman that documents
her transition on Reddit.com as SuddenlyJemma. Hello Jemma!
Jemma: Hi! Thanks for the opportunity!
Monika: Could you say a few words about yourself?
Jemma: Sure! I'm in my early 30's, started transitioning at 30 years old. I currently work in a tire
manufacturing factory that makes the tires for the giant off-road mining equipment. Our smallest
tire is 9.5 feet tall and weighs almost 2 tons! Definitely not the easiest job; but it pays the bills.
I have 2 rescue dogs and a handful of guinea pigs at the moment.
Monika: Why did you decide to share your transition details on Reddit
Jemma: The trans communities on Reddit really helped me to come to grips with my gender issues
and help to give me a little bit of hope that transition might be a big help to me. At first, I was terrified
that transition and hormones wouldn't have much of an effect on me. The Q&A posts, timelines, and the information there was so helpful and inspiring that I'd like to be able to contribute something back
for people at that same early stage and need a little hope.
