Monthly Archives: April 2012

A humble correction to my post “The burden and the gift”

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

I feel that it is fair that I offer a correction to an important detail in my last post that unfairly portrays my partner in a very bad light.  She does not deserve to be portrayed in that way and … Continue reading →

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The burden and the gift

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

Today and the next two days are auspicious because they are not only about family, they have brought me to one more realization about my coming out and my transition. Today, April 29, was my fathers birthday, who passed away … Continue reading →

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On living an extraordinary life

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

I had an epiphany today from a girl friend who called me brave once more.  In thanking her for that expression and her expression of love for me, it finally dawned on me why I have bristled so much at … Continue reading →

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On the issue of well-meaning allies

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Recently, a curious thing happened to me at a local office supply outlet. The store had few customers and I was the only customer within earshot of a checkout girl who “outed” me as transgender and asked me how long … Continue reading →

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Shifting into Overdrive

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

I haven’t written a post in a while but I have been writing comments to other bloggers with whom I share an affinity and it finally dawned on me the reason why I haven’t tended to my own. When I … Continue reading →

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