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Hi girls. I wonder how many of you are aware that this Sunday (Mar. 31) is the trans day of visibility? Many groups are sponsoring rallies and events for trans people around the world. It might be an encouragement for some of you who need a good excuse to leave the house.
m questions are, how many of you are aware of the day and how many of you plan to mark it? I’ll be going to an event at the public library tomorrow but I’ll plan to go for a walk or meet some girls on Sunday
Lea
@leainvancouver thank you for bringing this to my attention! I always hear of the day on the day it's happening so I've never planned anything. Unfortunately I'll have to work so no dressing up lol but I'll wear one of my HRC shirts and my pride Vans to work in support
Thanks, Lea, I had no idea the 31st was TDoV. Since I am out as Cassie everyday except at work everyday is TDoV for me.
Since the 31st was also Easter, for myself it was more important to spend time at Church and with family. So on Easter Sunday i wore my new dress, it was white with a black and violet pattern. I went to my home Church at 8:30 then to another Church at 10:30 with family At about noon went to an Easter brunch at a local restaurant with family 2 daughters, 2 granddaughters, son-in-law an my Ex. It was a nice day out as Cassie with the family.
On another note, since the 31st was Easter another nearby Church had TDoV events on the 17th, St Patrick's day. On that Sunday I wore my green floral print dress and green tights. At 8:30 I went to Church at a different Church, was also visiting a friend there. At 10:00 went to the TDoV church events listening to several people share their struggles. That noon time my Granddaughter want me to take her out to eat because she was bored around spring break. Afterward she wanted to go mall walking when she came up with the idea to get a manicure. I talked her out of that only because she has prom coming up in about 6 weeks and she is only able to keep her nails for about 2 weeks max. SO we both went and had a pedicure instead. I got a pretty 'pink bubble color ' on my toes. We had a lovely day.
@loneleycd Hi Cassie, what a busy day you had with family and church! I’m so happy you are accepted by your community and family and can be yourself. I’m sure you are a great inspiration to many others who will walk in your footsteps.
I have nothing official to attend but I will be out and about as always.
@d44 Enjoy your day Fiona! It’s not do important to go to an event as to be out there and be visible.
My local LGBTQ support group is heavily promoting their event on Sunday. Unfortunately I can't be there. But I will be out and quite visible.
/EA
I've been a visibly wet trans girl this weekend LOL! SoCal is getting dumped on again. I've seen some familiar faces.
/EA
I couldn't take part in any events this weekend. But I was still out running errands and doing personal business.
I agree we aren't going away. Trans people have existed for millenia. We can't be erased. We may be a small minority, but there's a lot more of us than people realize.
/EA
Every time I look the number increases. 3 years ago the estimate was 1.6M adults in the US. Now it's up to 2.6M. That's about 1% of the adult population. I think the actual number is even higher.
/EA
@emilyalt We have been overlooked and hidden for so long. As the definition for transgender shifts it will include more people. With the stigma being removed more of us will emerge into the light and be counted.
I have made a separate post regarding my involvement with this year's TDoV. Our celebration was last night as we didn't think it wise to collide with Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Hugs,
Ms . Lauren M
I was not aware of this international celebration day, so thanks for letting me know. I was out and about underdressed as normal when I noticed someone staring at my chest…my top zip was down quite low and my new white lacy bra was showing. So I was not so much of an activist, but inadvertently visibly supportive (literally and figuratively).
Well done to all the ladies who were out there supporting this day.
But I wonder why was the day with only 23 hours chosen for the Trans Day of Visibility? Or am I being too sensitive?
hugs
Christine
TDoV occurs on March 31 each year. It's coincidence that it took place this year on the same day European Daylight Savings goes into effect, and it is Easter Sunday.
/EA
I didn't even know it was a thing until I came across Lauren Mugnaia's post about it. It's no surprise to me that it's not well publicised especially up here. Small town Scotland is not known for it's broad social variety. So I've missed the boat this year, maybe I'll find something for next year.
@sashabennett Hi Sasha, I guess living in a small Scottish town it can seem like you are the only one. I recently watched a film about about a man in Scotland who transitioned while working as a bus driver. She might be driving past your house everyday so remember, you’re not alone!
@leainvancouver Hi Lea, I know that film, I also recently saw it. It was an interesting watch but, knowing where the bus company is based, she would have taken a major detour to drive past my house 🤣 Joking aside. I am far from being alone in Scotland, it sometimes seems there are more of us up here than in a lot of places & I'm sure I'm probably not alone even in the town. Sadly the only two other CDH members listed in Caithness haven't been active for a couple of years now but who knows, there may be others just around the corner.
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Sasha
@leainvancouver @sashabennett I saw the documentary too. It has been repeating quite a lot on Freeview. There were four or five trans girls and each had an interesting story.
I observed! We went to my wife's bff's to celebrate the first birthday of their amazing baby (we're close enough that we get to be auntie and uncle). There were many friends there who've seen me dressed before, and a few newcomers that hadn't. I wore leopard print pants with a pale pink top that read "alpha male" and a peach hoodie (it was a little chilly outside), mascara, glitter eyeshadow, some body glitter on my cheeks and neck, and a bold red lipstick with glitter gloss. If I'd had a horn, I'd have been a damn unicorn! Which was kinda the point, it was baby's first birthday after all. We had such fun and everyone is very accepting in this group. I might be the luckiest person I know.
I didn't mention it to others, but I myself was very cognizant of the day, even if I looked more like the easter bunny lol...
@justnikki You go girl! You must have had a lot of fun at the party dressed to kill. I hope no one died! 😃. What a great way to show up and stand out.
I have to say that I did go out and was very visible. I went to church and out with a neighbour mingling with people.
Was it a success or failure?
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