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| - I have been treated poorly since starting with Simplicity. I have had appointments cancelled last minute, showed up to be turned away and felt as thought I was inconvenienced every time I would ask questions about treatment. I snapped finally and of course finally was scheduled consistently. Last night however was my final straw. I was sitting in the lobby of your Scottsdale location around 7 for my appointment when a trans-gendered woman came in for her appointment. Like most people, I noticed, and I am not proud to say that I stared briefly. But what I felt for her, was how beautiful and strong she was to come in and look amazing in her skirt and heels and wondered how difficult her journey must have been. You see, I too struggle with my body image and don't always feel comfortable with what I see in the mirror daily, but not to her level. Her ability to come in looking confident makes me proud that she too identifies as a woman.
Upon her leaving her appointment, I heard snickering behind the counter. I figured nothing of it because on my many visits to Simplicity I hear gossip from the girls, and unfortunately that is just what I expect. But then I could hear the comments... I won't repeat them here because they were cruel. (God only knows what they say when all of us leave, right?)
You see though, by her coming in, that represented unwavering confidence. Cackling and being catty behind the counter is not what being a woman is about, yet it is how we get stereotyped by men because of this behavior. Sitting behind a counter with a bad attitude takes little to no bravery. Coming in for an appointment where you will face ridicule, does.
Please know, unlike most people, I am your worst nightmare as an enemy. I am copying friends who also attend the clinic, or whom I have referred in hopes that they also pull their memberships and I will be passing this along to every online avenue possible and believe me, I have a voice.
To the beautiful woman who came in, I hope you don't have to read this because I imagine you have been subjected to enough cruelty, but please know I admire you and your strength. You inspire me to become comfortable with the girl I see in the mirror.
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