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devastation, gender, heartbreak, helplessness, hormone therapy, knowledge, resentment, struggles, Transgender, transgender youths, unconditional love
In a nutshell, today the government announced a bill that will allow doctors to reject the healthcare of a transgender individual who is effected by covid-19. My sweet, beautiful, talented, smart, God-loving, kind seventeen year old is affected by this announcement. Today, she was dehumanized. This is heartbreaking as a parent, this is devastating as a individual, and this is infuriating as a human. Today, my child was put in a category of being less human, less important or not important at all as a valued living being. How do I handle this, how do I reassure her, how do I convince her and find the words to humanize her again? I am enraged. I hope that my unconditional love for her will prevail and be her internal voice. I hope my unwavering support and undying appreciation for all she is will override all that this bill represents. Today is a sad day beyond words.