I am relieved

CassandraB · Post by **CassandraB** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:21 pm

I am relieved about last night facing the board on a vote to fire me which was turned down.Two weeks ago,I came out as a crossdresser to student s and staff and was put on leave for no reason.The staff and students became supportive knowing this is my life style they respect.I work as a school consouler which I love.I had lots of support from the staff,students and their parents including my wife Kelly Ann saying I am still a good person.I am glad I have my job back and go back on Monday.I did thank everyone for supporting me through this including my wife.Plsu I had my lawyer on hand for legal advice for free.

Post by **KimberlyS** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:41 pm

I am glad it worked out well for you and hope it keeps going that way. There are a few good lawyers out there.

Do you plan on dressing more feminine at work?

Post by **DonnaT** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:56 pm

I'm glad to hear you haven't been fired!

Inquiring minds want to know, why did you tell them you were a crossdresser?

CassandraB · Post by **CassandraB** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:20 pm

They wanted to know me more and I plan dressing to work dressed as my femme side next week Friday since Holloween is the next day for.My lawyer Stephanie was a great help and I thanked her too.

Erica S · Post by **Erica S** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:55 pm

Good for youCassandra,

It is good to know that they support you!!! Good luck next week hope it goes well, it sounds like it will

Erica

S. Lisa Smith · Post by **S. Lisa Smith** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:14 pm

Wow, good for you!! Why did you out yourself? Good for your lawyer that she came to help you for free!!

CassandraB · Post by **CassandraB** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:42 pm

I needed to and could not keep holding on to it anymore.Students and staff are excited to see me back on Monday.Plus they are very excited too,to see me as my female side Casssandra next week friday

CassandraB · Post by **CassandraB** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:44 pm

Plus my lawyer,Stephanie is a longtime friend of mine whom will not let me down.

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:04 pm

We are all happy for you and hope you will let us know how things turn out for you over the next couple of weeks. Do you think that congress passing the protection of GLBT legislation helped? I think it will make a lot of our detractors think twice before they seek to do us harm!

Virginia

CassandraB · Post by **CassandraB** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:32 pm

My lawyer Syephanie and I say that is one reason why,congress passing the legislation of protection of GLBT.I am glad it is over and I sleep better at night.I am glad one girl,Nicole spoke out during this and she comes to me for advice a lot.She said this:
Why fire him for being a Crossdresser?I do not think so and this would be wrong.I am glad he is in my life,I can come to talk to him for advice and consider him a friend that listens.Firing him because of his lifestyle is not an answer and I respest his lifestyle with support.Please do not fire him and I would be heart broken if this happens
It worked and I gave her a hug saying thanks for being brave to speak out supporting me.

Post by **DonnaT** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:26 pm

Don't confuse the law that congress passed.

The one passed was for hate crimes, the one for employment non-discrimination (ENDA) has not been passed yet.