Jeri Cheney and Anji Estrellas
Recorded
October 25, 2016
Archived
October 25, 2016
40:30 minutes
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Id:
ddd001511
Description
Anji Estrellas (48) interviews her friend Jeri Cheney (60) about their coming to identify as agender and being an important figure in the gender nonconforming community.Subject Log / Time Code
JC had a friend who introduced them to gay culture but soon thereafter committed suicide; "I went back into the closet after that."
JC tells AE the story of coming out to their parents after coming back from the march on Washington.
AE on how JC values her friendship and it makes JC feel safer when they’re together in public spaces.
JC on having anxiety panic disorder and the sense of isolation they felt before coming out.
JC on how they have to change how they dress and present based on where they're going.
Participants
- Jeri Cheney
- Anji Estrellas