Hi Laurie,
I forgot about all the kicking of people in 'A Clockwork Orange'. My brain seems to erase violence. I mainly remember the language and the theme of the story.
I'm not doubting anyone who says they have no gender. I hadn't thought of that option. I thought I was good at imagining myself in other people's places, but I can't imagine having no gender.
I'm not always conscious of my gender, but if asked, I know how I identify. I'm not knocking anyone's beliefs here. Please don't be offended if I mis typed my meaning.
My thinking behind identifying as Trans is to put forth the idea that we should be counted as a group. If Intersexed, Transpeople, or Both were counted for real, it might encourage official organizations to recognize that our medical needs are a little different than the ordinary person.
Also, it might be made to feel more ordinary to Josephine & Joe Average. I'd like to think that it might encourage the normals to treat their children better when they are different.
And, to be honest, I haven't been hiding my nature since I came out to myself and I haven't received a negative reaction yet. I heard some friends discussing how things have progressed for Gay & Lesbian people. I think the effort they've made on their own behalf has been helping us and we can return the favor by now holding the door open for ourselves by standing and being counted for who we are. This will in turn be positive for everybody in terms of acceptance.
Why did I have to come out to myself? There was no mechanism available by which I could have come to understand my own nature. Being counted means maybe others will be aware of their own possibilities earlier in life.
Melissa,
I think that what I'm saying is if our condition were to be more universally accepted and understood, then maybe you wouldn't have had to struggle as much as you did in order to get to where you are now.
From my dream to yours,
Becca
(thanks, Laurie. I like Becca)
