Shakespeare wrote: ‘This above all, to thine own self be true.’ Having the courage to do that when transphobia is rife is worthy of love and respect, writes Rachael Stevenson
Sam Dick’s article deeply resonated with me as a parent (A moment that changed me: I was 16, gay and bullied for it. Then my father wrote to the Guardian …, 5 March). I’ve had a similar experience in the last two years, in that one of my adult children has come out as a trans woman.
My husband and I made every effort to wholeheartedly support our daughter from the outset but, like Sam’s mum, I too had my fears about how hard life would be for her. Transphobia is rife now, in the same way that homophobia was 20 years ago. It seems that the parallels with that situation are now ignored, as again our society finds ways to “other” people for being different, and looks for reasons to vilify them.
Continue reading… Shakespeare wrote: ‘This above all, to thine own self be true.’ Having the courage to do that when transphobia is rife is worthy of love and respect, writes Rachael StevensonSam Dick’s article deeply resonated with me as a parent (A moment that changed me: I was 16, gay and bullied for it. Then my father wrote to the Guardian …, 5 March). I’ve had a similar experience in the last two years, in that one of my adult children has come out as a trans woman.My husband and I made every effort to wholeheartedly support our daughter from the outset but, like Sam’s mum, I too had my fears about how hard life would be for her. Transphobia is rife now, in the same way that homophobia was 20 years ago. It seems that the parallels with that situation are now ignored, as again our society finds ways to “other” people for being different, and looks for reasons to vilify them. Continue reading… Transgender, Society, LGBTQ+ rights, World news, Parents and parenting, Children, Family, Life and style