Transsexual's School Reunion Fears The Cage 1 July, 2009 - 9:45 AM

Michelle Sullivan is dreading her school reunion. Born male, she has spent most of her life "trapped inside a male body" and has lived all of her life as a trans-sexual.

Michelle, 39, recently moved to Brisbane and is not looking forward to returning to the UK for her school reunion bash. She was the typical school nerd and has since gone on to be in charge of one the world's biggest anti-spamming systems.

From school nerd to rich powerful woman, listen to her emotive story.



If you knew Michelle at school how would you feel meeting her again? And would you act any differently?

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• Kylii Davies says

  Having known Michelle as both in male and female capacities I know that anyone who knows her as I do will agree that she is beautiful, genuine and totally comfortable with herself inside and out. Anyone who doesn't see that and who she really is isn't worth knowing in my opinion.

  Love you Shell!!

  Posted Wednesday 1 July, 2009 12:18 PM
• Chris Nicholls says

  I worked with Michelle in a previous job, and when she decided to 'become' Michelle I thought it was the bravest thing I had ever seen in a person. The company we both worked for was pretty damn male and for her to do this was remarkable. Good on you Michelle - you rock!

  Posted Wednesday 1 July, 2009 2:08 PM
• Soph says

  I knew Michelle in her previous life from her antispamming activities, and now work with her.

  One thing that's really struck me is how much more comfortable and confident she is now. I know she's going to be fine at her reunion!

  Posted Wednesday 1 July, 2009 2:55 PM
• lisa massen says

  Having known michelle for many yrs before her transformation and being Godmother to her son, all I can say is it must have been very difficult for her having to live different lives so as not to offend/hurt people around her. She is sensitive, warm, fantastic sense of humour and where computers are concerned, if she doesnt know then no one does. Good Luck with your future, when you left UKm, we lost a good friend. If your friends dont accept you for who you are then they are not friends. xxxx

  Posted Thursday 2 July, 2009 3:03 AM
• Lindsay Ditcham says

  I was a neighbour of Michelle when she was Matthew and knew all her family, always felt Matthew was a very unhappy child so I hope Michelle is a happier adult.

  Posted Thursday 2 July, 2009 7:50 AM
• Tania Gilfillan says

  I met Michelle not that long ago she is very confident, outgoing and comfortable as her self. As for her being unhappy as her alter ego is totally understandable as i am also in the same position as her. Michelle will blow them all away at her school reunion. Let me know Michelle how you went as i am considering to going to my reunion in November now

  Posted Thursday 2 July, 2009 9:18 AM
• Genevieve says

  I am also a Transsexual woman, and a few years ago went to my school reunion here on the Gold Coast...and had an absolute ball!! Everyone was absolutely wonderful and polite, and there were even a few great laughs (boy who said "hey, do I know you? Didn't you used to be a guy??"...LOL). The organiser was also very considerate and asked if I would like any old school photo's that were on display with me in them, would I like them taken down...etc etc.

  Generally I have found people to be kind hearted and wonderful with regards to my Transition, I think Aussies are great for being accepting! We Rock!!

  Posted Sunday 5 July, 2009 3:58 PM
• Zoe Ballz says

  Well - I have known Michelle for several years as I also am an anti spammer (but not as famous or successful). I didn't realise she was TG until her "official announcement" of her name change a couple of weeks ago. I sent her an email saying words to effect of "congrats" & " you aren't alone" and signed it " Dave [name changed] aka Zoe Ballz - zoeballz.tv. She replied with "Damn Girl - why didn't you tell me sooner !!" Anyway - I now consider her a great friend and guess what - I'm going to the reunion with her :-)

  Yay Me !!!!

  xxxxx

  Zoe

  http://www.zoeballz.tv

  Posted Tuesday 7 July, 2009 7:09 AM

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