Was teaching a class today. And the subject of a young FTM , who attends our dojo came up. I knew of him ,but as of yet have not met him..( was just told recently that he would be referred to by his male name and as such treated)
I was a bit miffed by the way a few of the people I train with and there thoughts on this subject. ( I am not out to them only my wife) The amount of acceptance of this situation was disturbing to say the least.(I really expected a more accepting attitude from them) I tried my best to explain about GD. Got some funny looks as to why I knew so much.There level of understanding,they just could not fathom WHY someone would do this...From religious beliefs to moral concepts...These are people who I never would have thought , would think like this.
I felt so very alone at that moment. I now realize the why , of the great facade that we put forth. To hide in plain sight. It was at that moment I realized we are truly different.