Friday, May 15, 2009

Flowers of The World

Lately I have read numerous posts about GLBT folks coming to terms with who they are. It encourages me to hear this because many others will be encouraged by their discovery and self-acceptance. 

It's sad how society discriminates against people who do not represent the 'right presentation' of gender. Transgender and gender variant people have long felt the wrath of a very restrictive and soul-killing binary construct. So have effeminate men and masculine women. Diversity is like a flower garden. There's so many colors, varieties, sizes, and shapes Each person adds beauty to life's tapestry. 

I wish that I could hug the people who have accepted themselves. I feel so blessed privileged to be part of a beautiful community of people who desire to live authentic lives.  To my brothers and sisters, I encourage you to live life on your terms and love being who you are.

2 comments:

Kay & Sarah said...

"...society discriminates against people who do not represent the 'right presentation' of gender."
I see the men of substantial power, influence or position, disgruntled with the male to female trans people. They can't believe a privileged male would abandon his position of power to degrade himself so much by living among women, for heaven sake.

genevieve said...

Your right about that. To me it's more about being at peace with oneself and content with who I am. That outweighs privilege and power in my mind.