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Today is the 13th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, founded to remember, honor and memorialize those who have been victims of transgender hatred, prejudice and violence. Essentially, these people were killed for simply trying to express and enjoy who they truly were. These deaths are not the result of a tragic accident or evil or something similarly blameless--they are the result of actions made by people turning against one another.
We live in an age where violence is disturbingly unsurprising, but that doesn't mean we should complacently accept it, forget the grim realities surrounding us, or think that someone else is going to stand up for you and the things you believe in. Awareness is instrumental in making a difference, so I urge you to please take a few moments and read about the day of remembrance and look over some of those who have fallen to hate-filled homicide. It was illuminating for me, so I hope you'll be affected in some way too.
Actions motivated by hatred aren't okay, and we must never forget that, nor the victims that have fallen to such prejudice.
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:23pm
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:03am
Thank you very much for posting this. That's beyond kind of you and I really appreciate it. Thanks for bringing these issues to light for Aywas users.
I can't stand violence, but I realize it's a very real and dangerous part of daily life for just about anyone, but especially for those who are viewed as "different" or "not normal". My heart goes out to everyone affected by hate crimes and have had loved ones taken from them for no reason.
- lunaxo
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:05pm
As a transgender person it makes me seriously happy to see a pet site honor this. it seriously means a lot. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. it feels like most people forget about the transgender community.
- Xaoc
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 1:49pm
0 . 0 I had no idea this day existed. And I'm trans. o x o ...Maybe today would be a good day to tell my parents.
- Miss Fauve
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:21pm
Thank you for posting this! <3
- vladthebad
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:26pm
Thanks you for this Eri.I used to chat with someone frequently online who was transgender (being bi myself it was nice to be able to chat about things), and it's wonderful to see a site cover the important things like this. Bigotry and hatred are never okay, and it's vital to remember what they lead to.
- Flygon
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:30pm
thank you for posting this !
- Silverstream94
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:14pm
Thanks for posting this. I have been hoping to see more of a movement to change hatred to our fellow human beings. :)
- Cinna
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:28pm
You don't understand how great you are for posting that <3 How many other sites can you think of that would actually point out this day of remembrance?
- Draylin (Saphire)
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:11pm
<3
Never forget. I believe trans people are often overlooked even in the LGBT community. I don't know any trans people, but they will always, /always/ have my support.
Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:53am
I am seriously crying here, so MOVED I am !
This is why aywas is a wonderful place!
Thank you! Thank you so much! ;_;