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I just had limited choices when it came to safe ways for expressing myself as a woman.
Those were not safe spaces, but the world of drag was…
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It felt the closest to right.
She continues: I was able to experiment with the key in of woman I wanted to be.
I always knew I didnt want to be a campy queen… That was clearly a signal that people werent ready to accept me as both, Peppermint says.
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Drawing those lines is less about me and more about the person drawing the line.
it’s crucial that you tell me which one.
That was clearly a signal that people werent ready to accept me as both.
Men wear pink shirts, women wear pants…
I wanted to let my drag speak for itself first, and then see how people received it.
The basketball team beat me up, and the coach lied for them.
Still, I think we can make it through.
How do you feel about what happened to Zeke onSurvivor?I have mixed emotions about it.
I watched [Jeff Varner out him], and I was in tears for Zeke.
I was devastated for Zeke.
I think he handled it beautifully…
Still, everyone has a right to come out on their own terms.
My question is: Do they really know why its wrong?
Some people think its wrong to out someone because its shameful to be out or trans…
When we talk about why its wrong to out someone, its about safety.
Part of the responsibility for creating that climate is on cisgendered people who dont have experience with trans people.
They need to help us create safe spaces!
They should ask respectful questions…
I think they should talk about it with their friends and family.
If you love someone whos trans, talk about it.
Blend them into your life the same way you integrate everyone else.
Thats the first step.
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