Yes I have, and still do on a regular basis. There is a very social community of Trans and non binary people here where I live. We’re part of a social outreach for trans people that is sponsored by ‘The Transgender Archives’ and ‘Transgender Studies’ at the University of Victoria. There is an organized social event every month at the university and it is announced in a newsletter that is also sent out each month to members of the group. I also go out for coffee and shopping with other sisters. Victoria was listed in the last Canada Census as being the most trans friendly community in the country.
We recently had an anti trans group of people who came to protest in front of our version of the capital building, they showed up with about 30 people. The counter protest group also showed up – there were over TWO THOUSAND trans and non binary supporters and allies! The anti trans folks were literally overwhelmed.
Hugs,
Ms. Lauren M
