Plans for today are mostly on hold. Getting old really sucks, and it's now effected what I can do and how I can dress. NO heals over about an inch, and flat sandals, or cute sneakers are going to be limited also. Degenerative disc disease and sever arthritis, along with some other health issues is changing my life, but not my transition. I will never turn back or stop, and HRT is even increased after seeing the doctor yesterday (not a lot - but enough)
However, this isn't the reason for my post since something is far more important.
A lot of us have health issues or other problems, and we often need the wonderful advice and some sympathy from others here on Susan's. But today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. So please take a minute in silence today for those who have died because of hatred and bigotry, or just from a lack of legal protection provided by some of our ignorant governments. Some also have left us due to bigotry exhibited in emotional abuse and neglect, which is just as harmful as anything physical. And they must also be remembered for the struggles they fought in life.
The silent voices of those who are gone still cry. So take that moment in silence, or if you have a faith in a Deity say a quiet prayer.
Kathy
Thanks Kathy, It's nice too have a reminder that it's down to others strength and courage that some of us can now walk freely down the street as Trans folk. Having said that I just got of the bus, and had a bit of abuse from a couple of muppets, but that seems to be as bad as it gets. I just hope we can all help and do our bit for the next Trans generation.
Thank you....they are all on my mind today
I'm not sure if I'm happy i haven't joined them, but i wish i could of helped them, the great people we all lost.
thank you
Quote from: evecrook on November 20, 2013, 11:16:14 AM
thank you
Quote from: Xhianil on November 20, 2013, 11:03:45 AM
I'm not sure if I'm happy i haven't joined them, but i wish i could of helped them, the great people we all lost.
Quote from: Michelle G on November 20, 2013, 10:47:45 AM
Thank you....they are all on my mind today
Quote from: MxPippaJones on November 20, 2013, 10:46:46 AM
Thanks Kathy, It's nice too have a reminder that it's down to others strength and courage that some of us can now walk freely down the street as Trans folk. ..... I just hope we can all help and do our bit for the next Trans generation.
At someone's suggestion I made a minor change to the post, but I think it was before you all read it. I used her words in the change because she was able to piece together the words far better than I'm able to today.
All of these losses should end. Thank you for reading girls.
We are the Speakers for the Dead. We stand for those who can no longer stand, that those to come may stand tall and proud. We remember the lives of those lost, that what they died for will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, sisters and brothers. We who remain remember.
Quote from: ZoeM on November 20, 2013, 11:38:08 AM
We are the Speakers for the Dead. We stand for those who can no longer stand, that those to come may stand tall and proud. We remember the lives of those lost, that what they died for will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, sisters and brothers. We who remain remember.
I don't know if you are referring to the Olson Scott card book, but if you are then we truly are, we do not glorify their choices nor condemn them for it.
Thanks so much Kathy. I live such a quiet, peaceful existence, that I forget that my sisters can be in peril, or have already met a fate that should never happen.
I have not met hate face to face, but I know it's out there, and need a periodical reminder.