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Misinformation
I
was reading through some emails I received over the past
week or so, and was startled over an article regarding the
debate over gay foster parents, and a study that
"claimed" homosexuals are 11 times more likely
to sexually abuse adopted children. What was more
disturbing was that in an on-air debate, this information
was quoted on CNN. It didn't take long for an
article to appear debunking the claim, but the mere fact
that it got on television is frightening. Which
seems to be a condition of our country of late: fear. This
week I opted to post the article rather than write my own More
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On
another note, If you are looking to help fight for
equality, you can do so visibly or anonymously through
several orgs, such as Victory
Fund, GenderPAC,
or the National
Center for Transgender Equality.
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Letters
To The Editor:
First, I don't ever plan
on surgery. I have finally graduated to driving around
dressed up, but that is as far as I have gone. This,
as well as all other events that have led up to this
level have been exhilarating, but is always fleeting.
I am concerned that when I do step out into public,
that too will not be enough. Is this a common
problem, or do others find the satisfaction they
desire?
Dressing up is very sexually "exciting", and
I am afraid of the embarrassment. How do others handle
it? -- Rachel
Dear Rachel, The embarrassment
usually subsides in time, and unless you are a pure
fetishist, as you begin to evolve and explore your inner
feelings, I think the sexual excitement part will fade
as well. There are many plateaus at which you may
find your own comfort level, but many
people evolve beyond the sexual drive and find it
replaced with an enjoyment of just "being." As
far as "handling it?" One day at a time
Rachel, one day at a time. -- Brianna
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