So far I haven’t been able to access the Bruce Jenner interview here in the Netherlands, but of course I’ve read much about it. There’s a nice little recap on ABC and a really great overview by Gabriel Arana at the Huffington Post. Everyone is saying it’s the most respectful interview conducted with a transgender person. Not only does it serve to educate, but it has elicited much support and love.
Still …. we have a long, long way to go until transgender people are freer to be themselves. What about those who are not famous, who don’t have money for the beautifying treatments Jenner has had, etc. etc. I’m not complaining, just reminding. This is progress, big progress, but we’re nowhere near done.
I should add that, as usual, when these issues surface, I’m contacted about an interview for a segment about “wives of.” This time it was the CBS show “The Insider,” which emailed me the other day. Living in Europe is my easy out, but I also have a big fear of such an interview turning sensational. (I’m used to controlling my own message!) That said, I would consider it, because of the good it can do. So thanks to Bruce and Diane for keeping the message about empathy, education, and love!
She Was the Man of My Dreams 