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FREEZE ON FEDERAL FUNDING

Donald Trump put a halt on all federal funding. It is being done under the pretense of saving taxpayers  money on "wasteful spending." This will affect non profits, services for senior citizens, etc.  In my view all the money he wants to save

He also will not allow transgender people to join the armed forces. Trans people will be discharged from the service. This stings because I'm a veteran who served in the 1970s (long before I came out as transgender.

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WE MUST KEEP MOVING FORWARD

Now that Donald Trump is doing whatever to shut trans people out from the public arena. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg says we are "mentally ill" and "freaks." We, like other marginalized people in the past are being targeted, blaming us for the country's ills.

In my view this is being used to divert the public's attention from what Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and their billionaire cronies are doing to take over running the country. I'm reading between the lines.

Some of my friends are fearful of what will happen. I'm concerned about what will happen to us if we cannot access the services that we need. I am mindful of folks in rural areas who may not have access to services or are not out to family or friends.

This is the time we must stand strong. If it's not safe where you are, I understand. Your safety is important.  I will do what I can to be visible. I want to find some place trans issues are being addressed. This is a critical time for the LGBTQ community as a whole, and trans people in particular. 

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THE FIGHT BEGINS

 

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LOOKING AHEAD

It's going to be an interesting four years. The attacks against trans people have ramped up, if today's hearings are an indication.

I'm looking for someplace I can be involved in standing up for trans people. I'm also a senior citizen and a veteran. There's much at stake as the new administration comes in. I will do whatever I can to be involved. I can't  sit idly while we are being threatened and trashed.

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CALIFORNIA

Watching the wildfires devastate many Los Angeles communities, there are t people who are doing everything to help their neighbors. Food. Lodging. Medical care. Counseling (will need plenty of this in the coming weeks).

I correspond with a few people in the LA area. Thankfully, they are far away from the fires. Sadly, at 24 people have lost their lives. Many pets have died also. 

I pray for Los Angeles and the people who are affected. Do whatever you can to help. 

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By you living your authentic life, you may be be encouraging someone who is struggling.

~Genevieve

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 Let us live our lives freely and without fear. 

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2025!

 

2024-A MIXED BAG

The year is drawing to a close. It's been a year of challenges (mostly financial) and victories. 

I will need to find sources of income as many things have gotten expensive. The country is still coming out of the CO-VID epidemic. All year I had to hear all the political rumblings of the national election. I'm not sure what lies ahead, especially for the LGBTQ community (trans in particular). 

I cherish the relationships I have made even more. I have taken more to heart than before. This past November's Transgender Day of Remembrance took on more significance. People are coming out younger. Homage was paid to the 29 people lost to violence. I'm grateful that they were able to live as their authentic selves.

I am looking forward to the next chapter in 2025. I have the belief that I will be more involved in some kind of activism. With the new administration coming to 'lead' the country I need to be informed, and ready to respond to the questions that need answering. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR  

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End the year reflecting on pleasant thoughts. Learn from the mistakes made and proceed forward. Be thankful that God has brought you to this point. Many folks didn't make it. Create new goals for 2025. Have a positive attitude. Don't let others put you down. Be yourself.

~Genevieve

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