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     I often think about my transition, and how it's going; I'm sure we all do. I was doing so a little while ago and something occurred to me. I often see, or hear, statements from others on here about how their transitions are going, usually concerning medically, surgically, or socially. But, I wonder, what about emotionally and spiritually?

    For me... I used to be fairly stalwart, but now my emotions are all over the place. The slightest negative remark about trans people, and I see red. The smallest compliment, and I blush, instantly. Cry? In the past 18 months, I think I've cried more than in the 62.5 years prior. If I'm sad, I cry. If I'm angry, I cry. If I'm happy, I cry. I expect to wake up crying one of these days.

    I was raised in a Christian home. I consider myself to be a Christian still. I've been told more than once that "you can't be a Christian and be trans." To which I replied, "Telling a trans person that they can't be a Christian and be trans, simultaneously, doesn't limit the trans believer. It puts the limitation on God." Apparently, self-righteous persons don't like being told they're limiting the Almighty. Who knew? Oh... that's right... me. I knew. I talk to God a lot more, now, than I used to. For some reason, that upsets some people. I wrote about these people a while back; I called them gatekeepers of the faith. I've been told that I have a beautiful soul. Ironically, I know some people who call themselves Christian whom I actually can't say that about. Hmm...

    How about everyone else? Are you trans? Do you have a friend, or loved one who is? I'd love to hear from you and learn about your views on all of this. You can email me, if you like, at VeronikaLee@proton.me. Hoping to hear from you!

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