Fighting Just to Exist as a Disabled Trans Person
So often disabled kids and LGBTQ kids are tormented, teased, and excluded. Some of them kill themselves. What would have happened if others were there for them?
So often disabled kids and LGBTQ kids are tormented, teased, and excluded. Some of them kill themselves. What would have happened if others were there for them?
Should the lives of those unable to comply with police commands be valued less? Having understanding for the fact compliance isn’t always possible or feasible.
How we treat people when they are children can have a long term effect on their self-esteem, self-worth, self-confidence, and ability to love themselves. My whole life, whether it was…
In my youth, my world revolved around shows like Beavis and Butthead, a fact not ignored by my grandfather.
Those society deems to be female (women, girls, some trans individuals) are held to much different, more stringent standards that those who are seen as men. This has to change.
Just because you play with dolls, does not mean you are a girl. Boys and girls can play with any toys they want.
I don’t explore my feelings to this depth, much, but I needed to explain why I am so overwhelmed from all the losses.
My dream is to create a village of loving adults to raise our children together. It takes a village, and every child in mine with know they are loved and cared for dearly.
Many forms of discrimination and oppression are systemic. We need to find our common bonds and work together, as minority groups, to make a difference.
It is almost 2014, so I am setting a standard and making my New Year’s Resolutions!