I am of the firm belief that on an individual basis, it does not matter what people think about you. You can’t spend your life worrying about what other people think about you or the way you live. So, do perceptions matter? I’ve come to realize that in some ways,…
I’ve been thinking a lot about the Angie Zapata murder. I have a personal interest in the case. For those who do not know, Angie was an 18 year old, pre-op transsexual. Angie identified and lived as a woman. She wanted to take the steps to physically become a woman,…
I know that I did not choose to be the way I am. I’m writing this after reading an article where the author calls transsexuals (those who seek to change their sex to the gender with which they identify) perverts. His argument is that eroticism causes transgender ‘desires’ as he…
In honor of the proposed bill that Massachusetts wants to pass (under the guise of protecting those who cannot protect themselves – even though there are already laws out there to protect victims ‘disabled or not’ of non-consensual sex acts) that will ban consensual acts involving either those with disabilities…
I’m taking part in Darren Rowse’s 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Challenge. It’s day one of the blog challenge and the first assignment is called ‘Writing an Elevator Pitch’. If you are interested in finding out about what Darren is doing with this project and what the first…
Well, I finally had the chance to have my required therapy. It’s been a long time in the coming. I was mainly unable to have therapy due to transportation issues. I finally found a therapist willing to work with me over the phone. In order to legally change your gender,…
The Muscular Dystrophy Association has been a part of my life since I was four years old. Since so many people are saying those of us with MD should be grateful to the MDA and to Jerry Lewis, I decided to take them up on that offer and write this…
I responded to a reader email I received concerning my feelings for Jerry Lewis, who believes those of us in wheelchairs need to stay in our houses.
I’m ashamed to want to be a part of the film industry right now. The Executive Director of the Academy of Motion Pictures, Bruce Davis, responded to a letter by a group of disability rights activists. I found the letter to be extremely condescending, talking down to the activists. Furthermore,…
With all my heart, I’m asking you to do one thing. Don’t watch the Oscars this weekend. If you’re dying to find out the winners, I’m sure they’ll be announced on Twitter or somewhere else online right after each award is given out. This year, the Academy has gone too…
