Thread by @awomanadayyyc

Today we follow up with @JessRobynLoney (@Jessica_Robyn_ on IG) for her 1 year mark of coming out as a Transgender Woman. Jessica came out to the entire city last year with the help of @awomanadayyyc @VirginRadioCalgary along with her own personal meeting with her colleagues,
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friends and family on November 15th 2019.
“This past year has been full of excitement, joy, and heartbreak, but I tend to look at the positives rather than those experiences that would bring me down. Living as my authentic self, has given me new hope,
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a hope for a better life not only for myself, but for my family. My two children (8) and (10) are definitely my biggest fans and supporters, no matter what life has thrown at me.
Working in construction as a Woman is inherently difficult as it is, with a hyper-masculine
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work environment, it’s tough to make space for yourself. Throw in the fact that I am #TransInConstruction, and a whole new set of obstacles presents itself. As a Master Electrician, N.C.S.O and a Gold Seal safety Coordinator, I am more than qualified to be on site.
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Yet over the last year, I have had several instances of harassment such as people messing with my equipment, and destroying the Women’s washroom that I have used. Yet I don’t let this sway me or my knowledge of self, but inspires me to do even better.
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Through all of this I have made a community of friends, who are more like a chosen family, Along with a supportive employer, I feel that I cannot be stopped and look forward to the years to come.
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I hope that my actions now, make it easier for those to follow, just as those before me.

That will make it all worth it."

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Jessica has been a huge help in running the @awomanadayyyc twitter page and I am so thankful for her support. She is also hilarious and a regular contributor to our morning show on @VirginRadioYYC

Happy 1 year Jess 💕
~@Danayemaier

#TransRightsMatter #AWomanADay #TransWoman