Transgender thanksgivings
Thursday, November 24th, 2011
Commentary: Trans Progressive
by Autumn Sandeen
http://lgbtweekly.com/2011/11/24/transgender-thanksgivings/Between Nov. 11 and Nov. 25 this year are many days that leave me between feeling sorrowful and thankful. Owning it all is a difficult thing, but owning it all is important.
Nov. 11 this year, as it is every year, was Veterans Day. I'm very well known these days as a transgender military veteran because of work I did on behalf of the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT). "Thank for your service" was something I heard more this year than any previous years. Even the radio station I listen to the most tweeted me a thank you for my service. All I could say in return to all those who thanked me was, thank you – their sentiments were very appreciated.
