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When I was five years old, I went to our little bathroom, put on makeup and a blouse and proudly came out to show my parents and siblings how pretty I was. I was met with horror, disgust and immediate condemnation. My face was roughly scrubbed off and I was chastised to never again act like a ‘girl’ or I would go to “HELL”. My inherent worth and dignity as a child was immediately crushed and replaced with fear and rejection. It was a moment of sudden realization that I was not like everyone else and that I better ‘act’ like everyone else or be eternally tormented.
Today, some forty years after that experience, and after years of hiding deep within my closet, I have embarked on my journey towards living as the gender affirming woman that I have always been. Through humorous life stories, insight and the joy of finally being free and authentic, I share the discoveries of my journey to wholeness and freedom with your congregation, group or professional staff.
A seminar, interactive workshop, a Sunday service and talk-back on gender identity will enable individuals to better serve themselves and their communities through:
  • ·         Reducing the impact that misunderstanding, fear and bias can have on any work force, congregation or community.
  • ·         Deepened commitment and collaboration resulting in greater, shared understanding and equality.
  • ·         Heightened awareness of human diversity increasing openness and acceptance of others.
I share my life story in the hopes that others can begin to understand the oppression that exists within our country and the world towards those of us who are Transgender. 
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