Plaintiff Nicole Maines' Remarks at GLAD's 2011 Spirit of Justice Award Dinner

[OreWaKitasu]

Nicole, you are an amazing inspiration to all of us! I am not transgender but still I support you with all my heart. I read the article about you and your brilliant family on Boston Globe, then came here to see you and I was amazed at what a beautiful young woman you are! I wish you all the best, may you have a wonderful life full with joy and love.

[bman342a]

Nicole, your are a beautiful young woman. Inside and out. In your youth and innocence and bold self-realization you have already taught us much about gender identity. There are people who would have tried to "cure" you. You aren't sick, you are who you are. There are many who are in awe about what you've been able to achieve in such a short time. And what an amazing family, and Jonas keep it real, brother.

[nicoladie]

You are awesome and courageous. I'm so glad you have such loving parents to support you throughout your life, accepting you as you are, and defending for you against the oppression of those who are supposed to provide you with the education you deserve in tolerance and civility. Instead you gave the school system the lesson and teach them to respect humanity with dignity. I am so proud of you to stand up for yourself and live a life in peace without prejudice or discrimination. You go girl!

[AilynnStarlight]

God bless you Nicole! I'm both transgendered and christian, and I'm so very sorry that those people were treating you so badly. Jesus preaches love and not hate, and I hope that those people will one day realize this. God sees you and understands you, and He loves you more than we can imagine! I am so very proud of you, and I pray for only the greatest in happiness that life can bring for you! ^_^

[makenna88]

She's looking good!  Gosh, that's amazing.

[OllieRamone]

Good for you Nicole. :)

[bflipsful]

nicole! you are amazing! strong! inspiring! courageous! beautiful! thank you for the work you are doing, along with your beautiful family! you bring tears to my eyes and make my heart swell up in my chest. know ALWAYS that you are right! know that you BELONG! there are so many people that are inspired and grateful right now that you and your family exist and have such loud, strong voices! it is most of the world that is full of ignorance and judgment and they are wrong! thank goddess for YOU!

[starbright7891]

Nicole, you are amazing! You're living the life every t-girl wishes she could. We love you! :)

[Cfaison2]

Nicole, Jonas, Kelly, and Wayne have my highest regards in all things. They represent what family is and should be. People who stick together through seemingly insurmountable challenges and through love and dedication, Make a difference.

[reneeharbison]

Amazing!

[claireirel84]

As we would say in Ireland 'Fair play to ya girl!' I just read an article about you from The Boston Globe and am in awe of the bravery and strength not just you but your family and friends have shown. I wish all of you all the best for the future.

[TheCommanda13]

What an amazing young woman!!

[damosetsfire]

Good for her. She seems very happy, I hope life turns out well.

[wesafree]

this is wonderful!

[hojster24]

Bravo

-HJ



[mrsjabob]

Nicole is so brave, and will serve as an inspiration for many.

[Wildcat01451]

Yay Nikki!!!!!!!!!!! We approve!!!!!!

[kabardinka1]

Nicole, you and your family are amazing! What a great young woman and I'm proud to be in the same community with you.

[MsMsmak]

Wonderful. Just wonderful.

[Neogal]

Love you guys so much! Thank you for sharing this special moment with us all! Know that in addition to all of your other allies, we are here for you! Nikki... you're growing so fast and so beautiful! Hope to see you all again soon. Jenn

[NikkiofAnime]

:)