A lot of people just don't know what it's all about. They've seen the sensationalized images on Jerry Springer. That stirs up a lot of fear and unacceptance. One recently said he was accosted during a late-night visit to a supermarket. The assailant fled when the intended victim produced a knife from his purse.
Extreme violence is rare, but it does occur.
Police last week were attempting to establish a motive in the murder of a gay man dressed in women's clothing whose body was found on the city's east side. A penchant for wearing women's clothes can also have serious workplace repercussions. Tri-Ess is a haven from such stresses. Members meet twice monthly. For members and nonmembers, support and assistance are just a computer click away.