An extract from a new book, not quite sure what I thought about her father from the portrait painted, but then people who survived the Second World War in eastern Europe dealt with some terrible experiences which were bound to have an impact on their lives. From its narrative the author doesn't pull any punches about her relationship with the complex and at times dark natured man who, eventually became a woman. Interesting.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jun/04/susan-faludi-g...
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Susan Faludi
I thought I recognized that name...
I've read two books by Ms. Faludi
BACKLASH: The Undeclared War Against American Women
and
STIFFED: The Betrayal of the American Man
..and they were both really good. Compelling, full of incisive stuff, compassion and the kind of inclusive humanist feminism that I like to think I subscribe to. I'll definitely be reading this one.
hugs, Veronica
for the axe had convinced them that because his handle
was made of wood he was one of them.
Painful Story
In looking her up, I think there must be some mistake in saying she was in Portland, Oregon because I can not find any evidence of her being here. Currently she seems to be at a college North of Portland, Maine.
My heart hurt when I read the words of the author in the article because my own family recieved the revelation of my own transition so negatively, and I have carried the pain and guilt. It has been working on 12 years now with no sign of any reconciliation, and considering the way that my X trashed me, I doubt there will be; at least I don't expect it. We were uber conservative Christians, or tried to be, so when all this happened it was a huge, traumatic disaster for everyone.
I think it hurt the girls worst, because to them their daddy died.
The only way to survive now is to not think of it all. Perhaps in time our culture will teach families ways to adapt and continue to love one another, or perhaps this whole transgender thing will simply pass on.