ArticleRose says she's not necessarily looking to win a medal at the Gay Games. "What's more important is that we're welcome to compete, no matter who we are," she said. "I've found a place in life where I'm unique, and that's good."
Rose, the only transgender member of the Human Rights Campaign board, says the gay community isn't always accepting of people who consider themselves transgender.
"Transgender stuff is always an afterthought in many national organizations. . . . Some people have had bad experiences and not seen the gay and lesbian community as a welcoming place. I see [the Gay Games] as a way to be a face for transgenders. When you see someone, and they talk to you as a person, that overcomes barriers."
