I made a mistake today - thank you Helen.

[Cindy]

I was asked to meet a person today to help with her assimilation into society. A pretty woman who was very bright, lovely and intelligent - and who was born with severe congenital physical issues. She lives in a motorised chair and I thought had few things going for her. On top of her 'deformities' she is TG.

My mistakes: I felt sorry for her. I thought she must have a terrible life. I felt and expressed sympathy. I admired her courage.

Goddess was I put in my place!

I was told, every day is a joy. My life is my life, get over your sympathy and grow up, your sympathy for me is a reflection of your own issues not mine. I love being me, why don't you love being you?

We had lunch and then some shopping and we got her a nice top. Judell's in Glenelg rock!!

If and when you log on Helen I told you I would leave a post for you.

Yes I did grow up today

Thank you.

Cindy

[EllieM]

Thank you Cindy. Perspective adjusted, I can see clearer now.

[JulieBlair]

Thank you Cindy,
I would like to know Helen.  She is a powerful reminder that we are not the sum of what we can do, but rather we are the expression of who we are.  As a trans-woman, it is a bit annoying to be told that I am brave, or any such accolade.  I'm not, if I have could not transitioned, I wouldn't have.  Regardless, I love my life and am happy, joyous, and free. 

Hugs to both of you,
Julie

[JulieBlair]

But to get to meet her I probably have to journey down under.  Which when I think about it is a pretty good idea.
j

[Cindy]

Warms up the branding iron; you are welcome hon!

[ErinWDK]

Warms up the branding iron; you are welcome hon!

Is the only source of heat in Australian homes from branding iron fires?  Am I missing something?


Erin

[Jessica Merriman]

Warms up the branding iron; you are welcome hon!

I would love to meet you all as well. I want to sizzle as a woman, but not literally sizzle though!

Your post gave me some things to think about as well Cindy.

[Cindy]

Yes it is an energy saving device. Warms you three ways, when you run away, when you are branded and when you jump around holding your bum.

Aussies are into clean fuel!