RE: Penny's Unfiltered Thoughts: Exclusionary hate groups and why they suck. (Terfs suck)
It makes me sick to my stomach that 'people' (I use the term loosely) are allowed to create groups that specifically target a whole community based on their bigoted views. In the uk legally they could be arrested for this, however I am sure it still happens. I don't have any experience with the Trans community but I have many gay/lesbian/bi friends (I only use these labels here for discussion purposes, I hate labels and don't usually refer to anyone in this way. People are people, they love who they love, end of, but don't get me started on that path or I won't shut up lol) from my years working in a 'gay/lesbian' bar and I remember one night we decided to go out just for fun in fancy dress (as many young people do) I think I dressed as a cat or something animal based, but one of my friends decided he wanted to dress in drag and the abuse he got from the public was absolutely disgusting to the point where we had to leave for fear of him being physically attacked. The local community already had a hatred towards us as they didn't want a 'gay' bar in town and this obviously just tipped them over the edge. I know this is not the same as being Trans, but it gave me a tiny insight as to the mob mentality towards anything that people see as different to their 'norm'. I don't understand why people think they have the right to abuse others, no matter what the difference. I think it is disgusting. They obviously have a lot of insecurities or self loathing.
It really is astounding the effort people will put into hate. There is that tried and true argument against trans activists "why are you playing the victim all the time?" Its infuriating because I really do feel like when I talk about all this stuff that happens in a day or a week that I'm being winey and victemy. Its a major insecurity of mine. But if I stay focused I get really indigent because as with you and your friend, its every time I step out the front door. Every time I go to work or take my son to lunch, and I have a bit of passing privallage but even so I get bombbarded every day, all day. So when the hate groups show up and get in the mix its just a tipping point for a trans girl like me. I just feel like it shouldn't be terrifying for me, a 37 year old women to walk in to work, basic safety is all. Thank you so much for your support @beautifulbullies it means allot, hope your day is brilliant!🦄🦄🦄
It certainly isn't a lot to ask, in fact you shouldn't have to even ask for it! You should be able to expect it! Thank you for being so open about the issues you have to deal with in everyday life. I think you are a very positive lady and in no way come across as whiny and victimy to me :) I hope you have a lovely day too! :*