Interview #13

(Photo by Graeme Travers)

Figure 71.   Openness

Ian:

What is meant by “dispel the myth” about the surgical removal and replacement of genitalia?

Me:

To call attention to this gross misrepresentation of fact, so parents, teachers, social workers and psychologists develop dialogue with the children/youth/adults in their care, to dissipate any notion this has, could, or is possible.

Ian:

What is your opinion of the LGBTQ+ movement?

Me:

I’m on a journey toward figuring out who, what, when, where and how I am—just beginning to scratch the surface of why. As I continue, the only opinion viable to me, is the one I have of myself. So, as I gain knowledge of my strengths and weaknesses, judgment of others fades away. Mind you, this is a daily battle, one where I’m determined to remove each thought bias as it’s induced into my consciousness.

Hate is hate when forced to choose a side.

Moreover, I think the core of the LGBTQ+ movement is to speak out for change in the modern social norm of success as proscribed by achievement in education, career and family. Here we can all follow their lead.