GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 Don't worry about what's cool and what's cool. Authenticity is what's cool.

~Zac Posen

TRANSCESTOR

 

Gloria Allen (1945-2022)

Transgender activist, 

Ran a charm school for transgender youth

Was a licensed practical nurse, then a nurse's aid in private homes

ACCEPTANCE & GROWTH

I am happy with myself as a person. Each I wake up anticipating learning something new. Growth is part of life's process. I want be better than the previous day. I have learned not to be too hard on myself.

BOOK

 

I'm interested in purchasing this book. I have read excerpts about this.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you're making a commitment and difference in that person's life. Encouragement really does make a difference.

~Zig Ziglar

BE YOU

TRANSCESTOR

 

International Chrysis (1951-1990)

Transgender entertainer

VISIT OF REMEMBRANCE

 

I posted this photo back in June during pride month. It is one place that is instrumental in my gender transition back in 2008.

Yesterday, I stopped in here to rest and pray. I sat here over an hour as memories of that spiritual experience flooded into my brain. I see how how far I have come. I'm grateful for the things that happened, whether good or not so good. It was an experience I needed at that particular time in August of 2008. Reconciling my faith and being transgender is one of the highlights of my life.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

 I do not support anyone who trashes the trans community.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

TRANSITIONING DAILY

 Though I didn't have gender reassignment surgery, I did transition. Perhaps because I'm a septugenarian, some things are not as important as they were in the past.  

What is important is the well being of my trans sisters and brothers. It's enough that we navigate in a world that doesn't view us as human beings. Whenever I share something about myself, I sharing my humanity. Iam fully human, something no one can deny me.

WONDERFULLY MADE

 Yesterday, a lovely transgender woman delivered the sermon at Sunday service. L* was humorous, having her own twist to the scriptures. 

Some of you may have heard some well meaning "Christians" declare that God doesn't make mistakes. They elude that my transgender self is a unacceptable. God has chosen me for this particular journey. I have been affirmed and confirmed by his spirit.

With the vitriol being spewed against transgender people it would east question myself. Am I wrong for being who I am? Then I'm reminded this is the course set for me. No one can run it for me. I a not fearful of what others will say or think. 

WRITING HAS OPENED MORE DOORS

Today I read a post from a facebook friend that reminded me about what transgender people deal with. Contrary to what some may believe, we have lives with all theconcerns and cares of everyday life. . 

Writing has opened up areas in my life that I never knew I had. the yearnings, doubts, and challenges that I face each day. I transitioned in my mid fifties as it was my time to introduce Genevieve to the world.. I am the more than the the sum of my parts. At times I can't comprehend why my life has gone this route but it is what it is. The door behind me is locked forever. I can't stay staionary in the same spot. I must keep going. 

One aspect of writing is that it will plant a seed that, at a later time, will sprout. I acknowledged that I was queer when I first came out. It was many years later that I embraced it. That act is still taking to new dimensions. I blive that gender is more fluid than I realize. I want to see where my transgender journey will lead. I'm open to anything that comes my way. 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS