Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. It is a day to show support for the transgender community. It is a time to help fight transphobia by sharing information.
image credit- Trans Student Educational Resources
My son, Kris, is transgender. I have never considered myself to be an activist so it came as a shock to me when he told me that I am. If that’s true, it’s because of him. I do it for him. When I got pregnant and carried my little changeling for 9-1/2 (YES- I said 9-1/2) months, I didn’t place conditions on whether or not I would keep him when he was born. Being a parent challenges you and stretches you to grow in ways you never thought possible. Even in the darkest times it never crossed my mind to walk away. That’s not what parents do. Parents fight to give their kids a chance.
On this day of visibility, as is the case for every other day, all I want is for Kris to have the same rights as everyone else. All Kris wants is the right to live in a world where a day of visibility is not needed. He wants to be just Kris, a guy who has a girlfriend and goes to college…..
Until that day comes, we need to spread awareness. We need to share the good things. And I came across this fairly new event- it’s called the Trans 100- 2015 Trans 100 Honors Positive Work By Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People Nationwide– and it’s an event that recognizes transgender people who are out and doing positive things in the areas of transgender political and social rights.
Here’s an article on 10 Things You Can Do For Transgender Day of Visibility if you would like to do something.
You can find more information on this day here- Transgender Day of Visibility
Dandelion Fuzz 
A beautiful post. I loved it! My daughter just came out and we are doing our best to support her as well. Thanks for sharing, Cheryl
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Thank you! I wish you the best of luck as you support your daughter. Remember to get support for yourself as well. Hopefully you all will encounter tons of support and positive experiences but in the event that you don’t- it’s good to have people you can count on. 🙂
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Thanks so much!
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Reblogged this on Tellin' it like it is… and commented:
Quite an important issue from my blogger friend Kat – I’m a few days late, but I think it should be more than one day anyway. Everybody just wants to be seen for who they are. Seen and loved. Please read and share if you can.
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Thank you for continuing to inform us. You are one amazing mama!
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Oh thank you! 🙂
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Too many parents turn their backs on their children for things less important that this. You are an activist for Kris and example to others.
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Thank you for this, Kat.
With blessings, Dani
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A long time ago when my girls were little a school principle reminded us that as parents, we are our childrens’ strongest advocates. That’s been a motivation for me ever since. Cheers to you!!
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A very good friend told me the same thing back in my early parenting days. Little did I know what that would really mean!
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Reblogged this on Charissa's Grace Notes and commented:
Reblogging my SIssa’s great post!
Love you Kat!! ❤
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