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Glamrock

(11,997 posts)
27. Fuck that!
Thu Mar 2, 2023, 03:32 PM
Mar 2023

Yes you absolutely can. Transgenders are the most brave people on the planet as far as I can tell. They get up every day knowing the hatred they'll incite by being who they are, and do it anyway to be true to themselves. That means they (and by they, I mean you) have more strength than I can ever imagine having. Easy for me to say that as a white male that doesn't walk in your shoes, I realize. And I can't imagine the position you might happen to be in only because you're only trying to be your true self. However, you're stronger than you think you are. You've already proved it. You can get through this. And you have allies that understand and empathize. Fuck what "they" say, and fuck what draconian legislation they try to pass. Be proud of who you are and continue to be who you are. It isn't "their" lives to live.

Going to take the opportunity to also legitimize the fact that I'm not going through what you are going through or can even really understand what it's like to have my existence legislated almost out of existence. I own that. I do understand. Not to the extent you do or live through, but it's not out of the realm of understanding. I realize how flippant and maybe ignorant my last paragraph may be to someone from a person who doesn't live through this. THought about deleting it and moving on. But I thought I should let it stand as it is truth. Totally. Just know that some of us do try. And do have your back. And that you aren't alone in your fight.

Sincerely hope that wasn't condescending. Wasn't my intention. PM me and I'll give you my # if you need a shoulder to cry on, someone to yell at, or ya know, just wanna have a conversation.

Glam

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Know that you matter to us and many, many other people Walleye Mar 2023 #1
I'm not good with words but I see and hear you. Hope22 Mar 2023 #2
Sending you hugs, love & strength vercetti irisblue Mar 2023 #3
I can hear your pain in your words. Deuxcents Mar 2023 #4
We care. A lot of people do care and are fighting that fight. Ocelot II Mar 2023 #5
More people care about you than don't care. gab13by13 Mar 2023 #6
You are LOVED! Laffy Kat Mar 2023 #7
There are a lot of ignorant people running around. Try to see them as just that. Maraya1969 Mar 2023 #8
Get on the phone. 988 is the new number, isn't it? NT mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2023 #9
Sending hugs to you. I think I can safely say that all of us here care about you. I know I do. LoisB Mar 2023 #10
Hugs and good thoughts??? Karadeniz Mar 2023 #11
Please reach out Lifeafter70 Mar 2023 #12
You need to reach out for help with mental health professionals... virgdem Mar 2023 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author LoisB Mar 2023 #14
Try isolating from sensationalist media. usonian Mar 2023 #15
You matter to us, V! SheltieLover Mar 2023 #16
Ps - Quit watching the news SheltieLover Mar 2023 #17
This! SilasSouleII Mar 2023 #20
Nothing but histrionic shit stirring! 🤬 SheltieLover Mar 2023 #22
Please link demonstrations of "hate" from members of DU to you nightwing1240 Mar 2023 #18
You hang in there Cherokee100 Mar 2023 #19
I hear you and empathize. It is fucking maddening. Magats and Christo fascists want total control. Evolve Dammit Mar 2023 #21
You are a special, valuable, and important person Jerry2144 Mar 2023 #23
You matter. Each and every person matters. "Illigitimi non carborundum" vlyons Mar 2023 #24
vercetti, please call someone or go to the ER. I'm not ashamed to say I had a meltdown and turned to debm55 Mar 2023 #25
Please know that I care. cate94 Mar 2023 #26
Fuck that! Glamrock Mar 2023 #27
V, you are loved. Take what Glam says to heart. + a million! 7wo7rees Mar 2023 #28
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