Wash Post: not gay not trans. Guy in a dress
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 3:26 am
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“You know, on the surface, the Western culture says mind your own business. But that’s so far from the truth. A lot of people believe that everything is their business,” he said. “And, you know, I’m really grateful for the play you did and for Sissy, for reminding people that it’s the inside that counts, not the outside. What somebody is wearing is none of my damn business.”
Thanks for posting. That was an incredible, and moving article.FLbreezy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 1:00 pm That was a good read. This stood out to me:
“You know, on the surface, the Western culture says mind your own business. But that’s so far from the truth. A lot of people believe that everything is their business,” he said. “And, you know, I’m really grateful for the play you did and for Sissy, for reminding people that it’s the inside that counts, not the outside. What somebody is wearing is none of my damn business.”
Awesome quote! What someone is wearing is none of my damn business and I should just mind my own damn businessFLbreezy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 1:00 pm That was a good read. This stood out to me:
“You know, on the surface, the Western culture says mind your own business. But that’s so far from the truth. A lot of people believe that everything is their business,” he said. “And, you know, I’m really grateful for the play you did and for Sissy, for reminding people that it’s the inside that counts, not the outside. What somebody is wearing is none of my damn business.”
Agreed. Pretty crazy to think of the fact he was literally beat up several times, disowned by his mother and yet, never gave up his interest in wearing what he wanted to. Seems if clothing really didn’t matter, he wouldn’t dress that way since it got him an arse kicking. But he persistedJeffB1959 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 1:39 pmThanks for posting. That was an incredible, and moving article.FLbreezy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 1:00 pm That was a good read. This stood out to me:
“You know, on the surface, the Western culture says mind your own business. But that’s so far from the truth. A lot of people believe that everything is their business,” he said. “And, you know, I’m really grateful for the play you did and for Sissy, for reminding people that it’s the inside that counts, not the outside. What somebody is wearing is none of my damn business.”
That was a hard read. If my mom had said anything like that to me in such a situation I would have played it just as coldly: "Then die cold and alone. I shall take my leave. Good day."
Dunno what I’d do. Cry for sure. Be devastated. Just can’t imaginecrfriend wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 1:58 amThat was a hard read. If my mom had said anything like that to me in such a situation I would have played it just as coldly: "Then die cold and alone. I shall take my leave. Good day."
And entirely likely gone out to my car to have a good cry before driving away.
And not just take them to their grave, so many seem to advocate for the deaths of others. But in my line of work, many people suddenly find themselves with a fatal illness. And that puts another level of importance to life. It’s past time to advocate for the respect for other’s lives. Wishing all of you happiness in being yourself