Comments on: Review – “BBC America Reveals: Sex Change Soldier”

By: roco7788

roco7788 — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:05:51 +0000

I DIDNT SEE YOUR FIKM, IT WAS JUST A REPORT ABOUT PEOPLE HERE IN GERMANY & GOSH YOU TOOK YOURSELF THROUGH HELL & YOU R BRAVE CUZ I KNOW I COULDNT HAVE DONE WHAT YOUVE DONE ALONE, YOU KEEP YOUR HEAD UP & BE PROUD OF YOURSELF, REALLY YOU DESERVE IT, DONT LET YOUR HEAD HANG LOW BECAUSE OF YOR PARENTS, THEY WILL COME AROUND ONE DAY, IM SURE::)) AFTER I SAW THE REPORT I HAD 2 LOOK YOU UP SOME HOW, AFTER YOU TALKED OF YOUR PARENTS & THEN SEEING YOU HURT, WELL, ILL MAKE SURE I SAY HEY HERE & THERE IF ITS OK WITH YA OK……………….KEN

By: roco7788

roco7788 — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:54:40 +0000

ALL I CAN SAY IS ANYONE THAT DONT STAND UP 2 A FRIEND NO MATTER WHAT, ISNT A REAL FRIEND & I HATE 2 SAY THIS BUT IF YOUR OWN BLOOD TURNS AWAY FROM YOU IN A TIME OF NEED LIKE YOU(JAN) NEEDED THEM, SHAME ON THEM!!!!! ITS SO SAD THAT PEOPLE JUST CANT ACCEPT PEOPLE JUST THE WAY THEY ARE, YOU CAN HOOK UP & CALL ME 2 TALK OR CHAT ANYTIME……………….YEAH!!!!! IM 4 REAL!!!! ::))

By: japero

japero — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:23:59 +0000

Hi Jan! Your story came yesterday in finnish television. You are a brave and positive person. I hope you all the best in your life.

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:02:13 +0000

Khyri posted on my web-site and suggested I read the comments on here. It’s my first time looking at this site and I just wanted to say “thank-you” to all of you for writing such kind words.

I never expected my wee film to travel as far as it has, or to resonate with so many people. It is lovely to get mail from as far away as the US and New Zealand. There’s lots wrong with the film – I was unhappy at the concentration on surgery, for example, and all the counselling ended up on the cutting room floor. It did succeed, though, in showing a portion of just how much I lost for this.

Life goes on and, although it continues to be a lonely and a hard one, I have never regretted my decision, only society’s reaction to it. I am sure there will be a happy ending, though. There’s no right or wrong way to do this and i’ve made plenty of mistakes but I really didn’t have a choice in my decision, so I don’t agree with the “being brave” part, that accolade probably belongs to the people who came to accept me.

In all honesty, I see this condition as a bit of a curse – it causes so much unhappiness. However, I do think that programmes like mine, and others who come forward, will continue to nip away at prejudice, which always comes from ignorance. Hopefully, the next generation will be free to make their own choices – and be respected for them.

God Bless

Jan X

By: Shirley Grant Anderson

Shirley Grant Anderson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:17:06 +0000

Well, I am also Scottish and now living in USA. I was ofcourse very interested in watching this documentary for many reasons, one being Jan is Scottish. I agree with everything that people have said on this website, you should be so proud of yourself. That is what is wrong with our society today, people do what other people expect them to do, not what they really want to do. There are not many people out there to have the guts to do what you did, to live life the way you wanted. I can guarantee by doing this, you are going to be so happy, on your own or not. I hope your parents will change their mind. You know what older Scottish people are like, very set in their ways, they are ignorant and find it hard to change. Never the less, never look back, you look absolutely stunning. I wish you all the luck in the world, be happy and healthy. Here’s to a great Hogmany and a wonderful New Year to you :0)

By: Arthur Leeth

Arthur Leeth — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:15:14 +0000

I just watched the “Sex Change Soldier”. Jan you have more conviction and strength than any human being I know. I am very proud of you and hope you have all that you want from life.
Arthur

By: frank from New York

frank from New York — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:59:23 +0000

Just watched the episode and was truly touched. Jan has such courage to go through what she has. All things happen for one reason or another and those who you thought were your loved ones were really never there. Your body may have changed but you still remain who you were on the inside. The world just gets to wrapped up on the packaging. By the way, you look so darn gorgeous! Life will go on…if it doesn’t work out for you in the U.K., I’m sure you’ll be welcome with open arms in New York. Take care.

By: wendy

wendy — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:07:32 +0000

i saw this last night on demand. i felt so bad for jan and that she had no one there for her. i am a mother of four and no matter what they are my children and i will love them no matter what. it is her life and she should be able to live it the way she wants to. by the way you look gorgeous and i am happy for you.

By: Tiana

Tiana — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:49:23 +0000

I try to watch as many of these types of shows as possible, to get a better perspective of how the media is portraying us. For the most part I have to say that this one was done in fairly good taste. Sometimes I wonder why there needs to be scenes of the trans woman either dressing or applying make-up, almost as to suggest that the make-up and clothes are of significance. But perhaps I nitpick about that more than I should.

I did sympathize with Jan and found myself nodding in agreement with some of the feelings she expressed, at times fighting back tears as I reflect on my own situation and the fears of what I will eventually face. My hope is that there can be lessons-learned from others as I make my way towards being full-time and considering similar surgeries.

By: steph1963

steph1963 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:35:28 +0000

As far as I know Jan was not the first British soldier to transition, she was the first officer to transition. The media hype highlighted by the fact she also the first paratrooper to transition, so a double whammy.

She is a marvelous lady in my view, and I hope that she finds the happinness she has always sought. I like her, lost all of my family when I transitioned, I hope she and her family do reconcile sometime in the future. Just to show how warm hearted she is, on saturday, she congratulated me on my GRC.