trans-parency
dancing
with body language
bodies
in dysphoria
what they see
what she sees
their norms
her life
a name
is just the start
gender assigned
granted
through conformity
a line
they will not
let her cross
refusing to
build rapport
rising above
their bias
not a consideration
so much to learn
for those willing
to understand
so much to gain
sevenfold and more
for those willing to risk
a risk for those
willing to live
This is my response to The Sunday Whirl #602, using the words provided.
rising | build | seven | line | risk | gender | granted | willing | name | learn | bodies | dancing
Shared with Day 23 at napowrimo.net (off prompt)
rivrvlogr 
It must be so difficult. It’s too bad some people believe it’s their right to control other people’s bodies.
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So true, Merril. Missouri would have trans healthcare for all people (including adults) restricted to require psychological therapy and treatment, precluding those with psychiatric symptoms from existing mental health comorbidities. Imagine having depression due to the treatment you receive from others and having it treated as if it’s a chicken-egg situation. Add to that the psychological damage delivered through public and workplace discrimination. I’ve seen the devastating effects of that.
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The LGBTQ community has definitely become the “other” for the GOP. It’s much easier for them to make up problems than to solve problems that would help everyone, such as working on infrastructure, healthcare, education (beyond banning stuff), etc.
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Well written, Ken. The need to control and suppress others is only reflective of the ignorance of the perpetrators
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Exactly. Thank you, VJ.
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My pleasure
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Well said, Ken!
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Thank you.
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