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A Transsexual Mentions BIID on Her Blog
Written by Sean on Friday, January 13, 2012
Came across an interesting blog post by Clare Flourish. She discusses her transition and her perception of having her “gonads” removed. She mentions BIID.
I won’t go in at length about her post. I think it’s a good read and I’ll let you read it and make your own decision about it.
There is, however, one bit that struck me. Clare writes:
I have transitioned because I wanted to, just that, in and for itself. To achieve only itself. That is what we mean when we call this a gender identity issue, because my presenting male was an act, a lie, and I could not bear it even though transitioning terrified me and I only transitioned when I could not bear to fight it any longer. This is who I am.
This strikes a chord with me. I wish I could transition, for those reasons, although it isn’t presenting as a male that is an act, a lie – it is presenting as a person who isn’t paralysed.
I cannot bear to fight it any longer. And yet, there is no choice. There is no avenue to trully transition for me. And that makes me depressed, sad, and angry.
There is no way out – except perhaps one…
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@Sean: “There is no way out – except perhaps one…”
…Be careful, friend.
3 On 17 January, 2012, Sean said:
@Mark, careful? Of what? bugger “be careful”.
@Sean: Sorry, that last sentence looked like you were contemplating something. It just hit me the wrong way- like you were thinking of (dare I say?) suicide or something. Apparently I over-reacted, forgive the misplaced concern,,,
5 On 17 January, 2012, Sean said:
@Mark – I contemplate suicide daily. I am suicidal. But that’s not to say I’ll do anything about it. I’m way too much of a coward for that.
Sean, my heartfelt apologies if I’ve offended you. I have great respect for you and what you do, and not only because of TA- also for your advocacy for us. You’re appreciated by all of us here.
Your “no way out” line echoed what two of my nephews told me before their suicide attempts. It worried me.
As for myself, I’m a coward, too- but I get to that place only twice or thrice a year. I wish I could do something to help.
7 On 18 January, 2012, Sean said:
@Mark – wasn’t offended.
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1 On 14 January, 2012, Mark said:
And another article that mentions the GID/BIID parallel here:
http://freethoughtblogs.com/wwjtd/2012/01/09/biid-on-wanting-a-disability
Looks like public awareness is on the upswing.