"Pass, or Die"

[mechamoose]

I wanted to let all of you know, first off, that I let V read some of your responses from this thread, and she started crying. She really appreciates the supportive words.

We protect our own, hon. Stonewall started with drag queens.

She confronted them, telling them she was armed, that she understood they'd been bothering "her girl", and that if they returned to her condo again, the police would be called to pick up their bodies. She was so angry with them. They were silent and walked off.

It was a really brave thing to do, but dumb as hell, because now they know to look for her in boy mode too.

That was a reclamation of stolen power.

We expose ourselves and become deliberately vulnerable by throwing off our traditional images and presenting as who we are. It is risky. We know that and we do it anyway because it means being true to ourselves.

They may or may not know girl V / boy V are the same person, but I'm sure they'll pick on either one now.

If the situation is that predatory, then maybe buying a 'nanny cam' or the like would be a good investment.

My best wishes for your friend.

<3

- MM