Jenn Behind The Green Door

Jenn Behind The Green Door

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2019

Transgender History in Colorado

Jennifer “Behind the Green Door”’s oral history centers on the Gender Identity Center, Tommye Kelly, and the practical, emotional, and community realities of transition in Colorado. She discusses finding early transgender information through The Transvestian, contacting Kelly, attending groups, and understanding the “green door” as a symbol of safety, preparation, and entry into public life. Jennifer reflects on Kelly’s fierce advocacy, therapy, family-resolution model, job and school support, electrolysis, hormones, SRS in Thailand, Community College of Denver, and the importance of learning to live fully in the world. Access note: restricted until Jennifer gives permission or written release is obtained.

David Duffield

Jennifer Weinbrum