December 2011
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“Toward the end of the discussion I explained: “People make all kinds of different decisions about gender. Sometimes, as we grow, we might not want to pick one or the other, and that’s OK; we don’t have to.” I wanted them to begin to see that our lessons were not only about expanding the gender boxes that we’ve been put into, but also questioning or eliminating them altogether…”
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December 17, with love
It’s been harder for me to honor December 17 (the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers) this year. It feels like endless struggle, endless mourning. Like the hurdles are too large.
There’s healing in mourning, but what I’ve been needing is the hope that rekindles an activist’s fire. Renewed purpose, not tears on cheeks.
It was tough to admit to myself...