Rachel

05/22/23 • 25 min

In this episode, we speak with Rachel about being nonbinary, they/them pronouns, and how family and friends have reacted to their gender identity. Rachel lives in Sioux Falls, SD, and works full-time as a Communications Coordinator, volunteers her time with Sioux Falls Pride as their Marketing Director, and is in school full-time getting a degree in Coding.
TW: Suicide
Resources:
www.transformationprojectsd.org
There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call and text 988 and you will be connected to trained counselors that will listen understand how your problems are affecting you provide support and connect you to the resources needed if necessary.

Hosts: Jack Fonder & Susan Williams
Producer: Susan Williams
Audio Engineer: Cheese
Graphic Design: Carly Schultz
Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils. (Website - Instagram)

05/22/23 • 25 min

Becoming Visible: Trans Stories - Rachel

Transcript

Susan: Today we'll be hearing from Rachel Polan, and Rachel identifies as non-binary. So we're going to learn a little bit more about that from Jack.

Jack: Thanks, Susan. So I just want to go over a quick definition of non binary. Like the term transgender non-binary can be a standalone gender identity, or it can be an umbrella term. Some people who are non binary may also identify as transgender. While some may not folks who are non binary often use they them pronouns and don't identify

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