Thu, 14 Jul 1994

Dear Diary:

I guess I should have talked to a wider assortment of friends before I applied for the loan. Yesterday evening, I talked to several local friends on the phone, trying to come up with a little extra money to get me through this month, and a few of them told me I was doomed as soon as I filled in the "unmarried" slot on the application. Apparently banks in Central Arkansas just don't make unsecured loans to unmarried women. This information really angered me.

I hate to do it, but I guess I need to approach a few of my colleagues and see about borrowing some money. A week ago, everything seemed to be in order. I still have enough money for the surgery, but I have some bills which really need to be paid soon. And, not having any income until the end of September, I've had to pay some of my bills ahead of time.

The university president finally responded to my request that he give me a reason for not allowing me medical leave. His reason was that it was "non-emergency" surgery taken during taken at a time when classes were in session. [A little history: I was offered medical leave as a knee-jerk reaction when I first notified my employers that I was a transsexual and would be transitioning on the job. At the time, they wanted me out of their hair as fast as possible. Now, when I can actually use it, I can't get it, of course. Also: one of the Vice-Presidents of the university took medical leave last year to "dry out." I guess that is considered "emergency" treatment.]

Oh well. Life can't be all roses.

Love,

Robyn

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