When I started this job I introduced myself with my pronouns. I also include my pronouns in my email signature. At first I would correct people when they misgendered me but it’s become tiresome.

I tell myself to interrupt in meetings and say “they - my pronouns are they/them” when they call me “she” but every time I sink back in fear. My heart pounds. I feel embarrassed. It feels like a personal thing to draw attention to and I’m tired.

Being misgendered makes me unhappy and makes me resent my coworkers who do it.

Does anyone have any tips on just bucking up and interrupting immediately when coworkers use the wrong pronouns? How do I get over the feeling like I’m drawing attention to myself when it’s a work environment and we’re trying to talk about work?