tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2237446155472519339.post4811833401686530118..comments2024-03-28T13:58:54.780-04:00Comments on Rhonda's Escape: Declaration of Transgender Independence '18rhonda's escapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333998589746919994noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2237446155472519339.post-83570517117735404742018-07-09T09:20:52.012-04:002018-07-09T09:20:52.012-04:00I second that!
This, though, relates to something...I second that!<br /><br />This, though, relates to something I've been thinking more about as trans rights have been under attack over the last year or so.<br /><br />And that is "passing." Now, I am very fortunate to live in the bluest jurisdiction in one of the bluest states (Maryland). Trans rights are written into state law.<br /><br />But even with that protection, I want to move through life as seamlessly as possible. And the law alone does not guarantee safety in this age of increasing confrontation. And there are are our sisters who based on where they live don't have even the law on their side.<br /><br />So "passing" or at least blending in--both appearance and voice--unfortunately the reality can mean a trans girl's safety or not depending on the situation. <br /><br />Even though health insurance (including Medicare) has come a long way in covering trans health, we should push for additional coverage, including FFS and voice assistance. Not on any vanity or cosmetic grounds but the simple sad reality that for too many of us they are our only defense from being "outed" in potentially dangerous situations. Just my 2 cents.Janet Ybarranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2237446155472519339.post-92198905575390106672017-07-04T12:34:18.071-04:002017-07-04T12:34:18.071-04:00amen to that!amen to that!joanna Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16722222181799879120noreply@blogger.com