Gazelle’s story reads much like the stories of other women that were born men. She knew early in her life that she was supposed to be a woman. When she came out to her family as a transsexual, they institutionalized her. Young adulthood led to drug use, prostitution and more than one jail stint. She was raped and often beaten. She says she still has scars all over her body from the various traumas she endured. This lasted about 30 years, until a judge scared Gazelle straight. He told her if he ever saw her in his court again, he’d send her to prison and throw away the key. She’s now been sober for about 10 years and decided early in sobriety she would take the second chance she was given and use her story to help and inspire people.
Today, Regina is the Founder and Director of H.O.W. (Honesty, Open Minded, Willingness). H.O.W. is a 90-day program dedicated to helping transgender people get “half-way” back into society. H.O.W is only the second halfway house in the nation that caters specifically to the transgender community. |
Jane Joyce is a 24 year old Post Operative male to female transgender. She is also a published author, graphic designer, bass player in the band W.O.M.B., and a licensed realtor. In December of 2006 she graduated with Honors from The Art Institute of Phoenix with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Animation.
Jane has done public speaking on trans issues and wants to be more of an advocate of Trans Rights and public education. She believes that everyone is equal and should be accepted for who they are. |
