GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

BOHEMIAN PARADISE

 

I first hung out in Washington Square Park in 1968. This bohemian landmark was a place I could be with people who felt like me. 

I always believed that I was different.WSP was a place that I wouldn't be judged. Every weekend I'd come here listening to music, Orators, talking with people. It was one happy family of strangers.

I don't know if Washington Square Park contributed to my transition but it opened my eyes to the idea that I could come to a place and not be judged.

I still come here. The bohemian spirit is still here. I hope it stays that way 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

ABUSE

Conversion therapy is not therapy. It is abuse.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Don't pay attention to the naysayers who say you are an abomination. Just by the fact that you made it this far is a testament to your resilience. Transphobes have never stopped me from being my authentic self.

TREATING OTHERS WITH RESPECT

I treat others the way I want to be treated. No one can tell me that they love all people and hate on others who are different.  As a person of color who 8s transgender and Christian, I know 9thering rather well.

VICTORY!

 In a reversal of one of Donald Trump's initiatives, the rainbow Pride flag can fly in the Stonewall Monument in New York City once again. Three cheers to the folks who were active in this reversal, dealing a blow to the Trump administration's attempt to erase  transgender people's existence and influence in society.