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In Loving Memory of Jeffrey Scott Guillermo (he/him), Dec. 11, 1991 — Mar 25, 2021
When I recorded this episode in Summer 2020, I had no idea how little time we had left with my dearest friend Jeff. This episode is now and forever a tribute to the kind, loving, generous, incredible soul that was Jeffrey Scott Guillermo. May he rest in the sweetest, most beautiful peace. I love you forever, Jeff❤️️
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Jeff Guillermo was 13 years old when he first learned that gay people even exist. Growing up as the child of religious immigrants, LGBTQ+ people were rarely the topic of discussion - and when they were, it was most often within the context of queerness as a sin. When Jeff began to realize that he himself was queer, he feared that he would not be accepted by his community.
As his journey continued, Jeff began to understand that he was transgender - but when he came out, it seemed difficult for those around him to see him as the man that he is. Still, he pressed on, and decided to transition in spite of his fears.
Nine years later, Jeff says that transitioning has been a “breath of fresh air,” and he is happier now than he ever thought possible. Though the journey has at times been incredibly challenging, he has found support and community in the most unlikely of places.
This episode mentions anti-trans violence, transphobia, misgendering, and religious discrimination.
This is Jeff Guillermo on (almost) crying at the dinner table
LINKS
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
Planned Parenthood - HRT
Capsule Pharmacy
SOCIAL
IG: @jeffrey.scott91
CREDITS
Closing Music: Helena Dryjanski (she/they). You can follow them on Instagram and Bandcamp.
Sound editor + Intro Music: Joey DiPeri (she/her). You can follow her on Twitter @NoraQRosa. You can also follow her band Fempathy on Facebook, Twitter, and Bandcamp.
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When I recorded this episode in Summer 2020, I had no idea how little time we had left with my dearest friend Jeff. This episode is now and forever a tribute to the kind, loving, generous, incredible soul that was Jeffrey Scott Guillermo. May he rest in the sweetest, most beautiful peace. I love you forever, Jeff❤️️
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Jeff Guillermo was 13 years old when he first learned that gay people even exist. Growing up as the child of religious immigrants, LGBTQ+ people were rarely the topic of discussion - and when they were, it was most often within the context of queerness as a sin. When Jeff began to realize that he himself was queer, he feared that he would not be accepted by his community.
As his journey continued, Jeff began to understand that he was transgender - but when he came out, it seemed difficult for those around him to see him as the man that he is. Still, he pressed on, and decided to transition in spite of his fears.
Nine years later, Jeff says that transitioning has been a “breath of fresh air,” and he is happier now than he ever thought possible. Though the journey has at times been incredibly challenging, he has found support and community in the most unlikely of places.
This episode mentions anti-trans violence, transphobia, misgendering, and religious discrimination.
This is Jeff Guillermo on (almost) crying at the dinner table
LINKS
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
Planned Parenthood - HRT
Capsule Pharmacy
SOCIAL
IG: @jeffrey.scott91
CREDITS
Closing Music: Helena Dryjanski (she/they). You can follow them on Instagram and Bandcamp.
Sound editor + Intro Music: Joey DiPeri (she/her). You can follow her on Twitter @NoraQRosa. You can also follow her band Fempathy on Facebook, Twitter, and Bandcamp.