I have started finally working on my book, a book that I hope to be finished writing in the next six months and finding a publisher before the end of the year.
I'm also going to take a more aggressive approach to my speaking gigs next year. I have a story to share, a view to express and a background in sexuality education that I hope enhances my talk. If you university of organization is looking for something new, please contact me, ryan@ryansallans.com
One thing that I have to say about my current public speaking (perdominantly done in my local and surrounding communities) is it can be trying at times. It is trying when you read other people blogs stating some of the things that people have said about me when I'm sharing my life with them. It's trying when I have a person come up to me afterward and tell me that I'm wrong, or that they don't agree with me. It's trying to look into some of the eyes of individuals listening to you, and seeing either the sheer confusion or judgement cast back at you.
But I'm going to keep sharing my story and putting myself out there because I see other individuals prejudice as a challenge and a place where I can maybe begin an inner dialouge inside of them that will question where their current beliefs are coming from.
I will continue sharing my story because even though it hurts sometimes, I know that if my story can help one person...then I'm helping the community like all the other transgender individuals have done in the past. I wouldn't be here today, if it wasn't for the voices of the past.
