Zion Johnson
I was born in the Philippines in the spring of 1973. I was quickly whisked away to South Carolina, then San Antonio, Texas, from air force base to air force base. I spent my childhood dirtying every dress, pair of patent leather shoes, and any cuteness possible. Deep down there was always he stirrings. As I grew, the only way I could express my masculinity was by identifying as a lesbian. I had met transmen in my travels, but it was not time for it to be my reality. In January 2002, sitting in a basement surrounded by men, it all became crystal clear. I was a man trapped in a woman's body.
I began going to monthly meeting sponsored by Female–to–Male International. Through the meetings and friendships I began to create my identity to myself and to the San Francisco transgender community. Transition has been something in my life that has helped me become whole. I have been blessed with tremendous support and love. This is what spur me on to contribute to my community.
As FTMI moved to Southern California, FTMs in San Francisco decided to create a peer/volunteer based support group. The Lou Sullivan Society has become a resource of information and support for transgender individuals who identify anywhere on the male spectrum. Now LSS is part of TGSF. With the presence of LSS, TGSF has now become and all inclusive group of support for our transgender community. I look forward to seeing you all at our socials mid-month and the end-of-the-month.