Melissa, I think you're making some good points here. You're trying to be upbeat and encouraging, and I don't want to discourage you from doing that. I appreciate people trying to encourage me, because quite frankly I'm a chronic worrier.Originally Posted by Badtranny
However, I don't think we can ignore the fact that there is some real negativity out there. It's not in my heart, it's not just my perspective, and it's certainly not something that I would go seeking.
Just recently, e.g., there was a story on the net about a five-year-old boy who was identified as TG and who now, with her parents approval, is living as a girl. Some of the comments below that story were absolutely vicious. My favorite one was the woman who said, "My dog thinks he's human". That was her reply to the question, "How could a boy think he's a girl?" When people are comparing us to dogs, that's a sort of negativity that's objective, not just my perception.
Now I personally am still in the early days of trying to figure out where I want to go. I'm very happy to listen to you and learn from your experience, because you've got worlds of it, and I've got none. But I do think it makes sense to note that there is some very real negativity and hostility out there. I do need to be realistic about what I'm facing. Basically, for the first time in my life probably I'd like to do something smart, so I do plan to look before I leap.
Best wishes, Annabelle.
