Enemies

The more we disarm the better. 

Over my life I learned I needed weapons to survive but I am slowly laying them down just enough. I can still possess a bite but I only need just enough for self-protection. 

I see young transgender people almost daily (at least the ones I can detect) with loose and carefree energy which makes complete sense. They've had a less steep hill to climb; something I am extremely glad about. It means that the world has radically changed since I was their age. 

Thus I have slowly realized that advocacy for transgender people need not contain venom I slowly fomented over decades.

I need to drop indignation which just ends up harming only myself. In my deep dive exploration over the years I allowed anger to seep into the process. Yes, I was gaining confidence but at the same time letting some negativity in. 

The world isn't ever going to be completely repairable, but that doesn't mean we should allow our hope or empathy to be affected. 

We can even feel sympathy for people we were certain should be our enemies; especially when we realize they are just as flawed as everyone else if not more.