This may be a little preachy, but so be it. I lived for years in creature comfort, surrounded by warmth and family and oblivious to much of the suffering in the world. Worse, I really didn’t understand all the forms it could take, how invidious it was, how it could erode people’s souls and how…… Continue reading Reaching Out
Tag: Hope
Pain
I’m contemplating pain today in all its myriad forms. We all understand the pain of a cut, they happen all the time, sharp but usually not lingering. The pain of a burn might linger awhile and go deep and can be truly excruciating. Then there are severe physical pains, passing kidney stones and childbirth come…… Continue reading Pain
The Dating Site Con
A lot of us are lonely or at least want to find someone, and there are execrable people out there waiting to take advantage of that to swindle us out of thousands of dollars. I had the poor fortune to waste a week corresponding with one of these folks. Fortunately I refused the hook, but I…… Continue reading The Dating Site Con
Half full
We all know people whose life seems unlucky and those who catch every break. There are, of course, things well beyond our control, but I’ve been thinking about this and I wonder about how these people differ. Why? Well, one could make the argument that the last five or six years haven’t been terribly kind…… Continue reading Half full
Through Our Fingers
We race Along the plain Following A path dimly seen Darkness Hides the path behind History Dimly seen Choices Yet to make Each Alone and yet together Some Leave before us Others Leave after Yet We can sometimes help others Make Their path last longer With Greater joy and laughter Make ready For those who…… Continue reading Through Our Fingers
Why Me
Why you? Why me? Why any of us. It would be hard for me to believe at this point that any of us has not struggled with that question. Nor does it necessarily help to find reasons. If someone tested you tomorrow and said you had a smaller BSTc area like other TG people (postmortem…… Continue reading Why Me
Bringing Understanding
There are many in our lives and our communities who don’t or think they don’t like us. Some of that is based on what their religion preaches, some because of what they see on TV and some based on ignorance and rumor. If someone is convinced of their view, just walk away. It really is…… Continue reading Bringing Understanding
Everything has a downside
I haven’t spent much time talking about the drawbacks of transition in my life. The process, the options, the experience, but not so much how it all turns out and the risks. Everyone faces a set of pretty universal consequences, some more likely than others: Loss of marriage, if you’re married Alienation of children if…… Continue reading Everything has a downside
Flying Free
She struggled through that night and the cords so long and tight never ceased to weigh and hold her down Clothes ragged, sere and bare, Brambles in her hair, She hungered for the peace to end the pain But one day the sun came shining down and one day the earth was covered round and…… Continue reading Flying Free
Ascent
Last mountain climbed Long years past by As she gazed with aged eye The aerie where her hopes do lie And all the world to save Burdens laid aside at last Her back like an arrow cast Aimed at new beast to slay She waits at the end of day Beneath the sunset sky No…… Continue reading Ascent
My Gifted Life 