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I Can’t Get Over Being Told to ‘Get Over It’

Started by Shana A, November 07, 2011, 08:31:05 AM

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I Can't Get Over Being Told to 'Get Over It'

November 7, 2011 by Matt Kailey

http://tranifesto.com/2011/11/07/i-cant-get-over-being-told-to-get-over-it/

It's amazing what's expected of us as trans people.

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And we're supposed to "get over it" when someone uses offensive language to refer to us because they're lashing out in pain or anger and it's not really directed at us at all.

When people use the word "->-bleeped-<-" as a slur or in hostility, we're supposed to "get a sense of humor." (We all have one, actually – just give us something to laugh at besides the increasing homelessness, unemployment, and body count in our community.)
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde


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Sailor_Saturn

It would seem that Kelly Osbourne expressed an apology for what she said:

"i really am sorry i am so close to the lbgt community in every aspect of my life that i forget i am not a member myself! ... i again can only apologize my intention was never ever to hurt anyone i again thank for educating me!"

I'm willing to forgive, but not to forget. I can account for the human element, I can understand that people say very stupid things when they're emotionally compromised. What's important to me is that they do express contrition and recognize that they did wrong after the dust settles and their senses return. I will not simply accept being called a "chick with a dick", if people call me that they'd damn well better apologize if they want me to remain friendly. I don't have to take that kind of abuse, and I won't.
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