Nex Benedict, a 16 year old non binary student died from the injuries she suffered from a beating by three students in a high school in Owassa, Oklahoma. There have been numerous memorials for Nex.
She was bullied because she lived her life openly. I hope that the attackers will be published for their crimes. Please pray for her family and friends.
Everybody has their own story; everybody has their own journey.
~Thalia, Musician (b. 1971)
This past Sunday I shared my testimony at service as part of Black History Month. I shared how my faith has shaped me as a black trans person.
My life has been varied having been in many arenas. Farm work, messenger, college, military service, clerk, technician. My transition was a gradual process, having discovered my transgender identity as a middle age adult.
I pray that someone was touched by my testimony. As far as I know, I'm the only trans person in the congregation. There may be someone who is struggling that I don't know. I pray that my words will help them in their journey.
During Black History Month, I will be sharing my life story during a Sunday service. I'm looking forward to it.
