IOWA FIRST

Iowa becomes the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people.

FIGHTING BACK

 California, Maine, and Minnesota are defying Donald Trump's executive order of not allowing transgender women on women's sports teams.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

SELF CARE

Someone I correspond with is having more surgical procedures in her transition. I fully support her and anyone who is doing what is best for them.

There is the mistaken notion that every trans person want gender confirming surgery. This is not always the case. I opted not to take hormones. Surgery was never on my mind. 

Self care is important in that I find balance in my life. It's good to take pause and assess where I want to be. Each person has to do what is best for them. 👌 If others don't understand then it is not my concern.

FROM HIDDEN TO HAPPY

It's interesting how life experiences have brought me to this point. Many places I've been, the people I've met, and the activities I've participated in have lead up to what my life is now. And it was done, unaware that I was transgender.

It was hidden from me and that was a good thing it was. I could only move forward. The doors of my past life were closing. My transition was subtle; nudges by an unseen hand gently pushing me forward. It was frustrating not knowing what I was contending with but I was compelled to keep going.

I have been out nearly twenty years now and it has been a strange yet wonderful journey. As a senior citizen I love sharing my story to younger generations and people who know little or nothing about transgender  folks. Despite those forces who wish to silence me, I will keep going and live life.