| Devoted to same sex couples when one is gender variant and the unique issues encountered with parenting, goverment and socialization. |
| Linda's Brief Bio: |
| Linda is a former male to female transsexual who transitioned in the early 1990's. Linda had GRS (Gender Reassignment Surgery) in Montreal in January 1997 after a life long struggle with Gender Dysphoria. The term former transsexual is used as Linda is no longer in transition nor undergoing any on-going gender related processes. Linda is simply living life as the woman she is in a slightly variant form of the traditional family. Linda has been married to Jeri since 1982. Jeri and Linda are too much in love to split up over a little thing like surgery for Gender Correction (after all we are hopeless romantics). Linda and Jeri have since joined the minority ranks of persons who are legally married same-sex couples in the United States. Our main focus is on family, as our three children grow up in this non-traditional alternative family. Our goal is to raise our children to be educated, well rounded but also devoid of the prejudices from our past. As we continue our gender journey our children, as well as ourselves, are learning acceptance and the beauty of the differences that lie in the diversity of people. Beauty that flows far beyond the limitation of gender. Jeri and Linda are both retired Police Officers from the State of Wyoming who fell in love with the Seattle area after moving here in 1997. The two of us returned to school and went to work in the Software Industry until the massive layoffs and closing of Sierra OnLine in Washington state. Having always had an intense interest and background with computers we have found a new passion for our cyber careers but the economy has forced us to return to more traditional forms of employment for now. Linda is interested in gender issues and has degrees in Anthropology and Psychology. Both Linda and Jeri had co-founded and facilitated a gender support organization in Salt Lake City, Utah. Linda served a term on the Board of Directors for the Ingersoll Gender Center in Seattle from 1999 through 2001. Linda also served on an advisory council for the Seattle Police Department for a number of years. Since 2002 Linda has focused on family, education and career, dropping out of the public circles and from Gender Activism. The children are only young once and to miss their daily discoveries, joys and adventures are too precious to give up. Linda likes to play electric and acoustic bass as well as other instruments. Jeri loves to create things of beauty. We love meeting different and diverse people. We share a passion for music, particularly Jazz and New Age. We love Victorian homes, romantic period art, Japanese Manga and Anime. Most of all we enjoy beautiful peaceful settings and spending time together. For Linda's complete biographical and transition account click on: Linda's Past Life. |
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| Linda's personal account of Gender Reassignment in Montreal by Dr.Menard |
| Links to Linda's Other Web Sites... |
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| The answer to the problem must not lie in sleeping pills and suicides that look like accidents, or in jail sentences, but rather in life and the freedom to live it. - Christine Jorgensen from her 1967 Autobiography |
| Of Interest to Transgendered Police Officers and Fire Fighters |
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| TOPS (Transgendered Officers Protect and Serve) UPDATE: T.O.P.S. has been disbanded! The T.O.P.S. web site has also been dismantled. PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THE; DEFUNCT TOPS WITH TCOPS |
| Dr. Whetstone, formerly with the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville (Kentucky) is seekingTranssexual Law Enforcement Officers for a nationwide study of transition and employment issues. UPDATE: Dr. Whetstone has completed his initial study but is continuing his investigation. He is still seeking law enforcement officers for the study. |
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| A very special thank-you to Artist Omar Valdes and my wonderful spouse Jeri who had Omar paint "Linda over the Moon." A special rendition of myself from my soulmate. Painted by a very talented good friend for Christmas 1999. |
| Copyright 1998 - 2008 by Linda A. Simpson. Contents and images on this page, unless otherwise credited, are the work of Linda A. Simpson. All rights reserved. |
| Web mistress: Linda A. Simpson may be contacted at: LTR@LASimpson.org |
| This site was last updated on July 06, 2008 |
| VISITORS SINCE January, 1999: |
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| The page of hateful and bigoted comments, comprised of a minority of e-mail sent to me over the years and entries in my guestbook, has been removed. I support the freedoms of this great country, one of which is the freedom of speech. To fully support freedom it became apparent to me that I must support the right of others to say what they want, even if what they say is extremely offensive to my personal beliefs. |
| The Ingersoll Gender Center in Seattle supports transgendered people toward growth and well being. Ingersoll provides support, education, advocacy, and information resources for people interested in gender identity issues and; for service providers, employers, families and friends in order to promote understanding, awareness and acceptance of gender diversity. |
| Linda visits Kathie for her 64th Birthday in Sept. 2001 |
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| Kathie has been post-op since the mid 1960's and happily married for the same length of time to the same man. An early SRS pioneer, we recently met in 3D and have become very close. Her website is a wealth of information and a must to visit. Kathie includes her Bio on the site which covers her pre-transition struggles through recent events in her life. |
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| Sadly need we say more. Please visit this site: |
| Day of Remembrance: November |
| Broken Links? Know of a site that should be added? Contact me please. |
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| For a complete list of updates go to the What's New page |
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| I may not agree with what they say but I support and defend their right to say it. I will answer e-mail and explain as best I can if someone sends a return e-mail address. Sadly, many make hateful, threatening and hurtful remarks under the cowardly shield of anonymity. I only ask that people who hate us because we are different, or for whatever reason, research the topic and educate their selves first. |
| All contents are to be considered the singular personal opinion of Linda A. Simpson for all legal purposes. |
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| LINDA'S PAST LIFE A biographical account of Richard / Linda Simpson |
| Kathie through the years: My, my how she's changed... |
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| Linda Anne Simpson |
| Linda and Jeri Simpson |
The TCOPS website is now active and the organization up and running. The purpose of TCOPS (Transgender Community of Police and Sheriffs) is to provide information, education, support and networking opportunities to members of the police community concerned with Gender Dysphoria and Transsexualism from behind the badge |
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| Ok this has nothing to do with gender but I love Kelly's voice and style. Check out who she is and her fabulous mixture of swing and cool jazz backed by her powerful and awesome vocals. Links to her professional webpage as well as how to buy her CD or just check out some tracks can be found at the following: Kelly Wright Page |
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| LINDA'S PEACEFUL GARDEN A personal website |
| Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit ....Kahil Gibran |
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| Awarded the TGNI Award for Transgendered Excellence |
| Forget the intro and the Bio take me directly to: |
| LINDA'S LUGGAGE Interests, writings and experience |
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| For a complete list of all pages on this website: SITEMAP page |
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| Susan Stanton has become the latest victim in employment discrimination in Largo, Florida. Click on the link for details and to view a letter from Linda Simpson to the Largo City Mayor and Council. Links are also present for SaveStanton.com and the (NCLR) National Center for Lesbian Rights. |
| Pacific Gender Support Pacific Gender Support is a source for peer to peer support services for the Seattle regions's large population of people living with gender-related issues. The staff of facilitators are experienced with helping this community, their families and friends. Many services are available, see the website for details, |
| Once again the HRC has not supported the transgender community and abandoned us to support non-inclusive ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act) legislation. The HRC has a history of abandoning the transgendered except during fundraising. |
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