I know that today, Thanksgiving Day, I'm supposed to talk about how grateful we should be for the food we're going to eat and the people--whether biological or adoptive family--with who we're going to share it, as well as for whatever other blessings and good fortune we've had. And indeed I encourage you to show your gratitude, as I am doing in my own way.
On the other hand, today also marks a grim anniversary: Fifteen years ago today, the body of transgender woman Rita Hester was found in the Boston suburb of Allston. Her murder, as I've mentioned in other posts, led to the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which was commemorated last week.
I am giving thanks that I have been able to live, however briefly, as my true self--and that I may have already done so for longer than Ms. Hester and too many other trans women and men could.
On the other hand, today also marks a grim anniversary: Fifteen years ago today, the body of transgender woman Rita Hester was found in the Boston suburb of Allston. Her murder, as I've mentioned in other posts, led to the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which was commemorated last week.
I am giving thanks that I have been able to live, however briefly, as my true self--and that I may have already done so for longer than Ms. Hester and too many other trans women and men could.
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