ode

[Sarahell]

Ode
I am what I am – nature made that choice and I accept it, love it and walk tall and proud
I will find strength when I have none
I am not a freak, a joke or a misfit
I will look in mirrors only to see the real me and not be sad by the vessel in which she was delivered
I am not responsible for people’s sadness, grief, anger or disgust
I am allowed to cry whenever I need to
I accept that people will disappear from my life and find the people who truly love me, always will
I will not accept bigotry, discrimination and harassment
I will stand for my sisters and ask that they stand for me
I will help those who have the same journey as me
I will be kind to myself, merciful and gentle
I will educate those who wish to learn more
I will laugh about the things about us that are silly and funny
I will embrace the struggles of other minorities for the difficulties we share
I will be optimistic about my journey and my path
I will not deny myself the things I have to do to be me
I will say my goodbyes stoically and with great understanding
I will tell our story so people understand we are a part of nature’s grand plan
I will indulge myself if it makes me happy
I will participate in this great world
And I will survive and blossom

[Claire]

The first line I have been expounding for ever Sarah- the rest are great too. Too often I think those ,( especially those on the early part of the trek to knowing themselves as being transgendered, of course face problems accepting themselves at that time they start to feel low self esteem when they absolutely should not !