#4 is something I need to borrow and hand to people who tell me that transgenders or calling someone by their chosen name IS not right.
I have two very good friends that have transgendered. You know what? No matter what gender they are...they are still good friends. I accept them for who they are.
There's so much ignorance around gender. Yet trans people have always been with us. I've never understood why we're so upset when we don't get to decide someone else's identity.
No one sensible should have an issue with transgendered people. I think a lot of the upset comes from the erosion of women's rights and child welfare in the name of transgender. Unfortunately, like so much else online, there doesn't seem to be any room for intelligent, adult discussion on the topic. Its all screaming and name calling (from both sides of the gate).
@ Alison -- Unfortunately, I think the alleged erosion of women's rights and concern for child welfare are being used as Trojan Horses to further prevent transgendered people of whatever age from being free to exist.
These were funny in that indignant 'Take that, Shitheads!' way. I'll never understand why the haters care so much about how people choose to live their lives. It has no impact on your life, Fool! Get over yourself!
I will call you whatever you like. I will call you what ever you choose and if you decided to choose again I’ll will call you by that But as I’m old and forgetful I may just call you sweetie. But I’ll always call you with love and acceptance
OMG I'm gonna use the chair one! And the Vodka one!
And I love when the xtianists insist Jesus did or did not do something. People always come with the receipts and let them HAVE It. Of course, it means nothing to them because they're protected by the blood of christ or something absolutely rational like that...
Hey-Shithead is a family name--careful how you use it. lol I am a believer but I would never try to project my beliefs on anyone or try to change them. It is so sad there is so much controversy in the world...I am a live and let live kind of person. Let people be who they want to be. Love you, my friend! Hugs- Diana
Change is hard. A lot harder for some people. I didn't quite understand the pronouns when they start doing it at work but someone explained it to me and it made sense. I think a lot of folks would be more open-minded about it if someone other than a Fox News-talking hairdo broke it down for them.
Some people can't accept change because they're determined not to accept change. It can be hard for me, too, but I try to be a go with the flow person. If I forget and get something wrong, I apologize and try to do better. Always striving to do better is what it's about. By the way, I love Jeff Tiedrich. Do you think he loves me back?
While manning a booth at a Pride event, I accidentally misgendered a child of about 7 or so. We had rocks out for the kids to draw on, and I said, "Look at her draw!" to which he calmly replied, "Actually, I'm a boy," and continued on drawing. I was embarrassed, but my embarrassment is not the moral of the story. The moral of the story is the child's lack of embarrassment as well as the indifference of his father, who was standing right there. I sensed that both of them had been through this kind of thing before, perhaps many times before, and seeing that it WAS a Pride event, they knew I meant nothing by it. But beyond anything having to do with me, it does show you the resilience that exists in the LGBTQ community, despite all the haters. We'll win in the end.
Hello Debra, Not so fast with that Jesus one. If he were speaking Hebrew (by the way, I never noticed the "He" in "Hebrew" before), and said "I am He," in Hebrew the pronoun pronounced "he" actually means "she". So if the source of that quote transliterated the spoken pronoun, he was actually saying "I am She." --Jim
My brother in law was being snarky and said something along the lines of, "You probably have a pride flag too." Of course I do, I told him, and I'm glad to have it. He shut up.
"Jesus said 'I am he'" BAHAHAHA! Love that one. I'll have to keep that one in mind. Honestly, I don't understand what the big deal is. Get over it, people. When we first moved to Kingston, my daughter (12 at the time) brought over a friend who was she/her. A month later, same friend came over as he/him. Over the years, I've seen a few other friends of hers come out and live authentically. It takes courage for people, especially youngsters, to take that step when the support is not always there and the world harasses and criticizes them. It costs nothing to be kind and supportive.
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#4 is something I need to borrow and hand to people who tell me that transgenders or calling someone by their chosen name IS not right.
I have two very good friends that have transgendered. You know what? No matter what gender they are...they are still good friends. I accept them for who they are.
I am famous for forgetting names.
There's so much ignorance around gender. Yet trans people have always been with us. I've never understood why we're so upset when we don't get to decide someone else's identity.
Perfection.
I always use She when talking about God and people's heads explode.
Call the Christian God and she her and watch how fast they care about pronouns!!
Rotflmao!!!!!!!! All these are so true!
No one sensible should have an issue with transgendered people. I think a lot of the upset comes from the erosion of women's rights and child welfare in the name of transgender. Unfortunately, like so much else online, there doesn't seem to be any room for intelligent, adult discussion on the topic. Its all screaming and name calling (from both sides of the gate).
All true! I like Shithead.
@ Alison -- Unfortunately, I think the alleged erosion of women's rights and concern for child welfare are being used as Trojan Horses to further prevent transgendered people of whatever age from being free to exist.
These were funny in that indignant 'Take that, Shitheads!' way. I'll never understand why the haters care so much about how people choose to live their lives. It has no impact on your life, Fool! Get over yourself!
I will call you whatever you like.
I will call you what ever you choose and if you decided to choose again
I’ll will call you by that
But as I’m old and forgetful I may just call you sweetie.
But I’ll always call you with love and acceptance
I especially like the last one! LOL Shithead it is!
OMG I'm gonna use the chair one! And the Vodka one!
And I love when the xtianists insist Jesus did or did not do something. People always come with the receipts and let them HAVE It. Of course, it means nothing to them because they're protected by the blood of christ or something absolutely rational like that...
XOXO
Hey-Shithead is a family name--careful how you use it. lol
I am a believer but I would never try to project my beliefs on anyone or try to change them. It is so sad there is so much controversy in the world...I am a live and let live kind of person. Let people be who they want to be.
Love you, my friend! Hugs- Diana
Change is hard.
A lot harder for some people.
I didn't quite understand the pronouns when they start doing it at work but someone explained it to me and it made sense.
I think a lot of folks would be more open-minded about it if someone other than a Fox News-talking hairdo broke it down for them.
A lot of provoking thoughts happening from reading your memes. Quite good that you are doing it to increase the awareness
Some people can't accept change because they're determined not to accept change. It can be hard for me, too, but I try to be a go with the flow person. If I forget and get something wrong, I apologize and try to do better. Always striving to do better is what it's about. By the way, I love Jeff Tiedrich. Do you think he loves me back?
Love,
Janie
While manning a booth at a Pride event, I accidentally misgendered a child of about 7 or so. We had rocks out for the kids to draw on, and I said, "Look at her draw!" to which he calmly replied, "Actually, I'm a boy," and continued on drawing. I was embarrassed, but my embarrassment is not the moral of the story. The moral of the story is the child's lack of embarrassment as well as the indifference of his father, who was standing right there. I sensed that both of them had been through this kind of thing before, perhaps many times before, and seeing that it WAS a Pride event, they knew I meant nothing by it. But beyond anything having to do with me, it does show you the resilience that exists in the LGBTQ community, despite all the haters. We'll win in the end.
All of these are good but The Bonk Queen has a point.
Hello Debra, Not so fast with that Jesus one. If he were speaking Hebrew (by the way, I never noticed the "He" in "Hebrew" before), and said "I am He," in Hebrew the pronoun pronounced "he" actually means "she". So if the source of that quote transliterated the spoken pronoun, he was actually saying "I am She."
--Jim
Oh God, it is time for my daily dose of Phucomol. Not again . A Message to You Rudy.
Just a reggae tune.
Spot on!
And I do like to call the Christian God "Shechinah" (female) to further close minded souls.
Cheers, Debra.
@ Parnassus (Jim) -- You're too clever for me, LOL!
Let people be who they are meant to be!
Yes, the word for “he” is “hoo” in Ivrit. I remember giggling over “‘He’is she and ‘who’ is he.”
I am so glad everyone is entitled to Jeff Tiedrich's opinion. I can't do twitter anymore but I was always so grateful for his fire comebacks.
Vodka used to be potatoes? 🤪🤓
My Pride photo on my blog
That chair one is my favorite
The last one is my favorite of course.
My brother in law was being snarky and said something along the lines of, "You probably have a pride flag too." Of course I do, I told him, and I'm glad to have it. He shut up.
"Jesus said 'I am he'" BAHAHAHA! Love that one. I'll have to keep that one in mind. Honestly, I don't understand what the big deal is. Get over it, people. When we first moved to Kingston, my daughter (12 at the time) brought over a friend who was she/her. A month later, same friend came over as he/him. Over the years, I've seen a few other friends of hers come out and live authentically. It takes courage for people, especially youngsters, to take that step when the support is not always there and the world harasses and criticizes them. It costs nothing to be kind and supportive.
@ Martha -- Yes, you put it so well -- LIVING AUTHENTICALLY is what it's all about! Everyone should have that right, without hurting others.
That last one is amazing! I will need to share that with my trans son.
Can we just accept each other for who we are? I think Jesus would be very upset at many people who call themselves Christians.
I have a friend who was a he, now they're a she. Still the same person, just happier and in a dress. 😍
Impressed
Well said Debra
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