In a message dated 03/17/2000 11:50:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > From annecdotical observations I'd asume that about 0.5 to 1 percent of the > gay population is in fact precoming out transssexual. well, that a roar....it's like the gender clinics have said all along aye sam? that homosexuality is a less "pathological" version of transsexualism....on a continuum...LOL i suspect you are right, i have many ex-butch lovers (not "ex-butch" but ex's who are butch) that seem to be appearing at every trans event i'm at <smile> very tired, and appeciated the laff. ari arlene istar lev csw-r, casac choices counseling and consulting 321 washington ave. albany ny 12206 518.463.9152 <[log in to unmask]> http://www.choicesconsulting.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%