TransGiving 2008: Around the Table We Go

Scene from the start of our TransGiving Feast when we each went around and said what we were thankful for.

In the order of appearance:

Cristina
Ulysses
Rickie (loetje)
Paula (paulalovesit)
Ashley (icecoldbath)
Morgan (lepanthes)
Erin (grishno)
Allen
Les (l35i5m0r3)
Leith (riftgirlblog)
Laura (GoldRainGirl)
Mina (blickblocks)
Beth
Rachel
Sarah (unmeasuredinstances)

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• transsexual
• trans
• transgender
• transgiving
• thankesgiving
• grishno
• paulalovesit
• unmeasuredinstances
• icecoldbath
• blickblocks
• lepanthes
• loetje
• goldraingirl
• l35i5m0r3
• riftgirlblog

[nathanielgfunk3]

this video was very touching..made me tear up a bit..gotta admit..this is beautiful.. :)

[unmeasuredinstances]

Even looking back, for me, makes me tear up, so you are not alone. It truly WAS a beautiful event - perhaps the most meaningful Thanksgiving I have ever had the pleasure to be a part of.

[GMPNY]

Im Thankful for the Trans Community to be able to see this video because you re-posted it here. Its a wonderful warm look at great friends gathering in a safe place to be themselves and really be thankful. I love this video! Its true what Paula said...you CAN have everything but without friends you have NOTHING! Doesn't matter what community you associate yourself with, we are ALL in the community of Humanity and I wish you all love & friendship.

[unmeasuredinstances]

Thank you Gail - your words are always so positive. And I can say truthfully, in spite of everything that happened, I wish Paula well wherever she has landed.

[SteaIthie]

In a year or two you won't be able to fit everyone who attends into that room!

[unmeasuredinstances]

That would be FANTASTIC as far as I am concerned. We'll see!

[SomebodyIusedtoknow]

i almost cried sarah. i'm glad i looked for this! just beautiful.

[andreaburnett]

I am thankful that you post and share these beautiful, truly amazing moments of love and support for us all to share in. How anyone can watch this clip and not be moved, is beyond me. Our world needs more love, and certainly more safe havens and supporting one another as you've so graciously demonstrated. I believe Ashley when she said that it saved her life to be there. Too many families disown their family members for just trying to fit body and mind together. It breaks my heart.

[andreaburnett]

You've set a lovely example, and it makes me want to open my home and follow suit. Wouldn't that be fantastic! You take them in back east and I'll take them in out west Miss Sarah!? I think it would be a lovely experience for my children as well. You always inspire me to be a better person, but you and Allan both have inspired me to do more after watching this video. If you know of anyone who will be alone this holiday season, I'm in Utah, please send them my way! I will offer love & support

[blackflower75]

@amygurl63 Totally relate ;)

[GMPNY]

I know you do, we all do.

MERRY CHRISTMAS Dear Lady!

[amygurl63]

The day I see the UK Trans Community gather round a table and exude the warmth as you all did towards each other is the day I'll be truly happy. If many people over here spent more time being the women they SHOULD be as opposed to playing oneupmanship and judging, things would be better. Sorry for the cynicism. I'm post op and basically walked away from a lot. But thank you so much for showing your videos. They make me smile. x