Comments on: Growing Up Trans in Small Town Montana

By: Kathyrn Chociej

Kathyrn Chociej — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:14:11 +0000

Your courage and authenticity are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story. And know that you have support out here who are cheering you on and can’t wait to share in your future successes.

By: Jennifer Moser

Jennifer Moser — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:18:25 +0000

Im proud Your Family supports you .I had the support of my family when I transtion back in Jan 2009 its not a easy thing to go through . Shay stand strong you have people who care and support you im one of them take care Jennifer Moser

By: Shelley (aka mom)

Shelley (aka mom) — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:52:21 +0000

Thanks to all of you for your kind words and support. Shay’s father, Jim, and I have always said she was brave, even before she decided to transition. It has been an overwhelming time for not only Shay but our whole family. It is not an easy road but rather one filled with many challenges and even more emotions. It truly does involve the whole family and community as well. As a family we have been attending support groups and reaching out as much as possible. We love our daughter more than can be described and have “adopted” other transgender folks at our support group. Some of their stories are heartbreaking and as parents we couldn’t imagine turning our back on Shay and hope that through our love for her we can support others that come into our life. Thanks again to all the fabulous people out there who embrace differences and accept everyone for who they are.

By: Shari S.

Shari S. — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:13:41 +0000

Shay, you are wise beyond your years. You are strong, smart, insightful, compassionate, determined, and you are definitely going to make a difference in the world. You already are! Stay strong and stay focused on what you want out of life, and no doubt you will achieve it.

By: Elaine P.

Elaine P. — Wed, 30 May 2012 06:55:27 +0000

I am married to a beautiful trans woman. She is a wonderful spouse and we are still happy after being together for 17.5 years. I want to applaud Shay for her courage to be who she knows she is. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a person being trans and, one day, with people such as Shay leading the way, the world will accept transgendered people. I also think the people who made comments on this site – Shay’s school friend and her Aunt –
need to be recognized for their support of Shay. Sadly, so many trans people are rejected not only by peer groups but by family members. The person inside has not changed so to reject them is craziness. To support them is loving and supportive. So a big “thank you” to the two of you.

By: Jackie McKethen, Executive Producer, Director and Host of "The Jackie Oooo Show"

Jackie McKethen, Executive Producer, Director and Host of "The Jackie Oooo Show" — Wed, 30 May 2012 04:11:28 +0000

Dear Shay, You are truly a very brave young lady and an inspiration to all young transgenders all over the world. I really and truly want to invite you…with your parents permission and acompnyment..on to my show. It is an internet show called “The Jackie Oooo Show”, and it is on EVERY Sunday at 3pm (CST), 1pm (PST) on the website: FenMark.net…..all my shows are also saved into “archives on the same website. One of the best shows to listen to, with your parents, is my show with Dr. Deb Wilke, PHD on November 27th, 2011..(there is no video for that show because we didn’t have video at that time). I invite you to watch my shows and any comments you may have you can email or text to me during the show. I do hope you will watch and give us some input. Keep your chin up, keep fighting the good fight, but do take care. It is the younger transgenders that can change some of the injustice, disrespect, misunderstandings and hatred for our community. If there is ever anything I can do to help, my email is mckethinc@aol.com.

By: Bobbie Zenker

Bobbie Zenker — Wed, 30 May 2012 03:16:03 +0000

Wow – brought tears to my eyes. What a brave girl & wonderful family. I am rather wistfully jealous. I love them and we have never met – perhaps I will have the chance sometime.

Hugs, Bobbie

By: Pamela Courson

Pamela Courson — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:57:59 +0000

Shay is my niece and I am so proud of how she defends who she is and gives support to others she knows needs it. She is a giving and special human being that will make a huge difference in this world. Her life is already inspiring others to live the way he/she is happiest. She truly knows what and who to cherish; she knows life is about who we are on the inside nt what we look like on the outside. She also knows that our actions and words are what defines us as humans. Shay is fantastic!

By: Jessica Lynn

Jessica Lynn — Mon, 28 May 2012 20:17:23 +0000

i go to school with shay and i see that people judge her all the time and i am soo happy that she can stand so strong even if she may be different she is an amazing person and once you get to know her you can realize that she is just like everyone else!!!