MEMORIAL DAY

 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.

~Helen Keller, Author (1880-1968)

STANDING MY GROUND

Just because laws are passed to deny trans youth the services they may need does not change the fact that they are trans. Trans people have always been around and that's not going to change. It took me a long time to get where I am currently and no one will get me deny myself. 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

LIBERATED AND COMPLETED

When I transitioned almost seventeen years ago, I was liberated from what society says I should. It was also a spiritual journey my being a Christian and trans were compatible. I was completed also in that I could move forward and live life to the fullest.

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH

June will be here in a couple of weeks. New York City will be alive with pride. I am working on some radio programs about pride and what it means. I am contemplating doing a broadcast while at the pride march. 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

If you don't stand your ground, then all that happens is people push you backwards.

~Jordan Peterson

LIFE'S WINDING ROAD

Life has many twists and turns. I have said that my has been a strange yet interesting trip. I think what life would have been like if all these twists and turn had never occurred. I certainly don't lament what has occurred; I embrace it. 

The main point is that I kept going. Life isn't a linear road that is always straight. I'm glad because I like adventure and new discoveries. The point is to keep going until I reach my destination.

HONORING MOMS

 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 Loving others means loving those who are different. It is loving folks with different viewpoints. It is also wanting the best for them.

STAY VIGILANT

There is much going on the country. The abortion debate. Anti-trans legislation. The mess in the Ukraine. Censorship of books deemed 'controversial'. Big Pharma. What concerns me is the woeful lack of leadership among pols in both parties. The average person and the poor are brushed to the side.

Regarding the anti -trans bills being brought forth in many legislators, we trans people are small in numbers compared to the GLB communities. If they are successful (I pray not) gay marriage and the others rights will be the next targets. 

It's important that we stay vigilant. This is about our future. 

PARENTAL SUPPORT

 It's great that parents are supporting their trans child(ren).