How's that for a post heading? First of all, here is my definition of "stealth" :
- You are "able" to. that means more than mere appearance.
- You do have a level of passing privilege, attitude, confidence-whatever.
- You live, understand and embrace your new life.
I used to feel two things about stealth. Number one, it terribly hurt the knowledge and advancement of the transgender community during my generation. And, two I could
never even be in a situation to go stealth. Well, it seems these days, stealth
could be a possibility because of the effects of HRT
and the relationship/social settings I have found myself in. As I have written about recently, I am not going to out myself but won't hide from who I am. After all, being trans is just one
small facet of my personality. But, none of what I just wrote will ever stop me from being a vocal example of change for the transgender community. Being an "activist" however is a highly subjective term and often in the mind of the beholder.
"And the Grandkids?" Weather permitting, the big sit down "coming out" breakfast with my three grand kids is tomorrow (Monday). Two have "known" but have never met the real me out of male drag and one (the youngest) hasn't really been included much. They range in age from seven to thirteen and too smart for their own good. (Aren't they all?) My biggest job is not talking down or
up to them!!!!
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