Many here talk about Transgender and how we should all belong as if it was some kind of movement. But if it is what has it achieved?
If someone was to organise a march how many CDs would join it? How many would march dressed as women? Where is this Transgender group we all belong to?
In actual fact there is no grand alliance of TS and CD. It is the TS who have transitioned that have to face the world every day. I know there are exceptions but the majority of CDs live a dual life. They spend most of their public time as men and dress in secret as women. Most of those who do venture out do their best to pass as women. Is it any wonder that people think transgender and transsexual are the same thing. I sympathise with how difficult it is and that society is prejudiced but unless you step out of the shadows nothing will change.
I do not regard myself as transgender. I am not betraying some larger group or being elitist by saying that. I do not see the point of joining with a group of people who identify as male just because we both wear women clothes. What is the point of allying with a group of people who are largely invisible and unwilling to show public support because they are afraid of people finding out who they are.
