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March 31, 2020 by Tien Chiu

Making love visible

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and I’m glad to tell you – finally! – that I am the proud wife of a trans woman.

No, I haven’t changed partners. Jamie and I are every bit as happy as we’ve been since our first date in 2006, and we’re looking forward to celebrating our tenth wedding anniversary (gad, has it been that long??) this June. It’s simply that she has finally realized and is living as her real gender, and she’s changed her name to reflect her new identity.

And, may I say, she is now a lot happier. From a spouse’s perspective, it has been like watching a rose go from a tightly wrapped bud into a full, beautiful bloom. I’m thrilled, and excited for her.

Meet the new Jamie:

Jamie, my wife

Jamie’s actually been “out” to family and friends for a bit over a year now, but didn’t feel comfortable coming out to the general public until fairly recently. So we picked today as the best day to make ourselves visible.

Please welcome Jamie, y’all.

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Comments

  1. Beverly Manuel says

    March 31, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    Welcome!❤️

  2. Denise B Kovnat says

    March 31, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    Thanks for posting! Happiness to both of you!

  3. Cynthia Hull says

    March 31, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    So lovely to see you again, Jamie!

  4. angela says

    March 31, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Beautiful!! I’m so happy for both of you ✨yeay Jamie!

  5. Tracey Trudeau says

    March 31, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    Thank you both for sharing such personal news. Hi Jamie!

    • Deborah Chiarucci says

      March 31, 2020 at 3:51 pm

      Awe, so happy for both of you!

  6. phillippa lack says

    March 31, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    all the very best to you both.

  7. Kathe Todd-Hooker says

    March 31, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    Wonderful! So glad for both of you!

  8. Sandy says

    March 31, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    Welcome Jamie – We have met you at Stitches or somewhere, hope we get to see you again.

  9. terri says

    March 31, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    Welcome, Jamie! With best wishes for many more happy years together!

  10. Sharlet Elms says

    March 31, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    Congratulations! Best wishes for a long happy life together.

  11. Linda McConnell says

    March 31, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Welcome Jamie!!!!

  12. Sandy says

    March 31, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    Congratulations to you both! ❤️

  13. kathyo says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    Be Yourself and Be Happy!
    Stay safe and healthy too.

  14. Nancy Everham says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    Congrats and happiness to you both. Stay safe and healthy.

  15. Keesha says

    March 31, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    Hi Jamie,

    So glad to meet you. I love your hair!

  16. Rosemary Malbin says

    March 31, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    Congratulations to both of you!

  17. Kate says

    March 31, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    Welcome!

  18. Carolyn Andrew says

    March 31, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    Thank you and Welcome!
    Be well.

  19. Klara says

    March 31, 2020 at 11:54 pm

    Welcom Jamie. I am always happy to see when someone finds his/her true self. Wishing you all the best.

  20. Jodell larimer says

    April 1, 2020 at 5:38 am

    Great picture of happiness.

  21. Liz Jones says

    April 1, 2020 at 9:30 am

    Happy for both of you! A major transition in many ways and one I have watched many friends take. Blessings on your future together!

  22. Rose LeClerc says

    April 13, 2020 at 8:45 am

    Congratulations! Happy days to you both!
    Sincerely,
    Rose

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