Transgender Inequality

This film addresses transgender suicide and discrimination.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• transgender
• suicide
• rights
• politics
• discrimination

[pyromaniacC4]

i just wish i had been born into the right body. i wish my mom would beleive me. i wish i didnt have to spend the rest of my life trying to prove myself. just wish it all away.

[ericaravenwood]

That is a common wish that many of us have. The trouble is it doesn't work. At some point we all have to come to terms with who we are without shame, guilt or denial if we wish to have even a chance at being healthy and happy.

I feel your pain and know all too well how real it is but know that you are special and being transgender gives you a perspective on life that few will ever be blessed enough to share.

[kroseboyd]

First off I want to say that all your videos are absolutely amazing. I was just curious where you got all your information regarding the suicide rates and the national hate crime map.

[ericaravenwood]

Hi hun. This is the first film I made. It was right after I got out of the hospital after a suicide attempt. I know it says 06 but it was actually 07. I couldn't even get that right at the time. The figures i just got off the internet from a few sources that I don't remember. It was made to help me in my own healing process.

[ericaravenwood]

I'm not sure how acurate the facts are and I'm sure things have changed on that map. The truth is I think that no numbers you find are going to be totally acurate since we are such a closeted people but more than facts I was trying to convey a certain feeling. With all the e-mails I've received for this video I think I was at least successful in that.

Thank you for watching and writing and I'm sorry I couldn't give you a better answer.

[Serephurus]

I'm glad you didn't kill yourself. =) I am anatomically male, bisexual orientation, but have transgender feelings. What confuses me is that in addition to these feelings I sometimes "act" male. But I feel the "acting" just comes from society's pressure. Really I've been taken to counselors and they all say that I seem to be emotionally female.

[ericaravenwood]

Personally I think gender has more to do with psychology than anything physical.

[39564ironman]

great vido thank you for puting it on.

[UpstairsMaid]

@pyromaniacC4 I was in a great place until last night when I thought someone was my friend who turned out maybe to not be one. the moment I walked in to my local haunt they went to the jukebox and played 'walk on the wild side', 'lola' and then 'dude looks like a lady'. I was underwhelmed and now this morning a little depressed.

[mynameisaraw]

@lizichell discrimination is caused by intolerance period, not just religious.

[UpstairsMaid]

i DON'T GIVE A SHIT ANYMORE. i DON'T WANT TO LIVE IN PAIN. I'M TIRED OF NOT BEING MYSELF.

THE KNIFE IS OUT AND I'VE SHARPENED IT AND i'M RUNNING THE BATH

FUCK THE LOT OF YOU WHO DIDN'T ACCEPT ME. FUCK THE GOD THAT MADE ME. FUCK THE WORLD THAT DOESN'T WANT ME.

THE FIRST CUT ON MY WRIST STARTLED ME WITH ITS PAIN....NOW I'M READY.

[AnAscendingAngel]

I just don't understand why people care about the sex somebody else is born with. Why do people have to hate others simply because others don't feel comfortable with being male / female?

[AMFlover]

@poplmon awesome =)

[poplmon]

@AMFlover M->F. Im saving up my money for it xD

[AMFlover]

@poplmon Hey =), I'm transgender, haven't started any transitions yet but soon will as I am waiting for my contact info to see a doc to start on T. are you ftm o mtf? i totally get how you feel when i told my dad and mom my dad blew up at me and my mom was somewhat more understanding but still i got nothing but shame, frustration, and other shit emotions out of it.

[poplmon]

I am a future transgender myself and I get discriminated everyday by my family an school. It pisses me off, if they want to hate me, buy a punchbag and draw me on it. My change doesn't affect then at all, just leave me the the hell alone if you don't like my choice, for Gods sake!

[TatMDash]

I hope you are well sis ... It has been FOREVER since we've chatted and I miss you! Tatiyana xox