hello all!
i am new to this site, but not new to the community. I have been around quite a few blocks.
my life as a guy was pretty radical, with a major "flight to masculinity". lots of scary situations and substance abuse as well. i regret the wasted years, but at the same time i celebrate them. my entire life was kind of a search for truth, the search for my own personal truth. something i did must have been right, because i have found peace with myself, and with the world at large. not to say that our world does not need improvement. the struggle for justice and tolerance should be part of everyone's quest, and not only that of lgbt people. certainly, tg/ts/gay/lesbian individuals do not have equal opportunities within our society, but we are not alone. we have to fight for everyone if we are to effectively fight for ourselves.
the best advice i can relay to any of you young people is pretty simple. BE GOOD TO YOURSELF. if you don't, who will? don't be afraid to ask for help or advice. a lot of people will be willing to help you. lot's of people have helped me. maybe i'm lucky? or maybe i asked in the right places. you are a valuable person. don't waste your life wishing. do.
i am post-op, but i still have problems. LOL when you stop having problems, you have stopped breathing! so keep having problems! life is a challenge, but you can live up to it. believe in yourself.
i live in DC. i intend to become active in lobbying for TG/TS rights with our legislators. if i can help anyone, please feel free to ask. take good care...
jeri
