Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on September 01, 2018, 09:43:48 PM
@krobinson103
Very interesting report... are the activities over and done or is there another day.
I trust that you can find some inspiration as you continue your volunteer tasks.
When it is all over I will be looking for your recap.
Thanks for posting your interesting thoughts about it all.
Hugs,
Danielle
Given how far away it is they get one day out of me.
However, it was a fun day and I met a lot of really motivated and selfless people who are giving their time to promote inclusion in the community. From the organizers, to the elders who are still active and proud, to the youth who now benefit from the work that has been done.
Compared to twenty years ago when it was almost dangerous to be different I saw a festival celebrating and embracing difference. The social taboos on that particular night did not exist and anyone was welcome. This is the sort of change that happening. Its superficial yet, but, its change and it gives me hope that society is becoming more accepting and kids of 14 don't need to hide and suffer because of misguided beliefs.
I was able to walk down town in the middle of the busiest party time in view on I don't know how many people dressed as any other woman might be dressed and saw no hostility. Yes, the drag queens etc got a few stares, but they WANT the attention and again, no hostility.
I did feel that my place in the community has changed somewhat and that even lesbian and gay people don't know what to make of us really. There is acceptance, and people trying to understand where we fit. I think leadership is needed in this area to really promote understanding around transgender issues to our rainbow community and the community as a whole.