Quote Originally Posted by DeeAnn
t is understandable why folks choose to try to fit within the confines of a regular life in the aftermath. But, what I can't understand is how they expect things to get better and who they think will pick up the banner.
DA,

I get what your saying but a couple of things to keep in mind. Like Becky said not all of us are the type to be advocates. While I admire the PaulaQ's and Sue's that are out there pushing for change I am not the type of person that can do that, it's just not in me..

With that said that does not mean I or others like me are not helping. We have no closets and do not hide, we are out living our lives in full view of the mass's and we are helping in our own ways. There had never been a trans person in the community I live in (rural Ontario- farm belt) and for most I am the first trans person they have met and seen transition. My whole life is under scrutiny from the public as I have 4 generations of family here and am well known.

So while I may not be seen in any pride parades and I am not part of any LGBT groups I am making change in my own way, in the method I am most comfortable with.

And BTW, I have a lot of respect for you and what you do, your side of the spectrum needs more people like you. They can't just sit back and expect rights to be won on the back of TS's who are out doing the majority of the work..