I'm feeling a little discouraged tonight...

[bleedingangel84]

I got hit in the face with my grandmother's transphobic prejudices tonight when we saw the advert for the show that's coming on soon, Becoming Us.

I myself am not transgender, but it hurt me to see the disgust on her face when the commercial for the show came on. I personally am glad this show exists. I think the transgender community needs to be seen from a more positive angle than it is now, and I say it's past time.

I'm tired of people saying and thinking that transgender individuals are disgusting. Especially people I love and share a gene pool with. Transgender people deserve respect, not contempt.

Just because someone is different doesn't make them disgusting.

Anyway, I'll get off my platform now, but I'm feeling a bit low, and I thought someone here might understand.

Take care, and love to all.

Comments

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

Not to excuse your grandmother, but keep in mind the era she was raised in. And, be incredibly thankful that we're in an era where people who are transgender are becoming more and more accepted and even encouraged.

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

I'm know that my grandmother was raised in a time when things like being transgendered weren't as accepted as they are now. Where we live, they really still aren't, but I'm thankful that other areas are starting to come around. It just drives me a bit batty that someone I love so much can be so closed-minded. Thank you so much for replying.