Educating the ignorant on Trans issues.

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So, I've been spending this week sharing my "live all, tell all," approach to those probing and often intrusive questions asked of transsexuals. I must humbly admit I was wrong, let me explain.

I have been reading "She's Not There: A Life In Two Genders," by Jennifer Finney Boylan. I finished it this afternoon, and among the many powerful thoughts she shares in the book one has brought relevance to this subject and a change of heart. She writes:

"I no longer hope that everyone will be able to understand what this condition is about. It seems to elude an accurate description......the way in which we can become obsessed with clearing our good name even after our innocence has been established. It is a very human impulse, but it's ultimately fraught with peril. The more we feel compelled to keep explaining ourselves, the less like other we become......In the end, the best thing seemed to be to keep my head high, to maintain a sense of humor, and to be forgiving (Boylan, 2003, pg 250)."

I've realized I'm more a cliche than I thought, and all I have left to do is laugh at myself. That and stop badgering those close to me, constantly checking to make sure, "they're ok with me," or "do they understand?" I just have to be content with being me, and let other have their way with their opinions.

My mildly amusing afternoon on a Sunday.

Zoey