Comments on: Visit to Nashville http://www.calpernia.com/visit-to-nashville/ America's Transsexual Sweetheart Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:48:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Kimmiehttp://www.calpernia.com/visit-to-nashville/comment-page-1/#comment-2093 Kimmie Thu, 12 Feb 2004 17:05:22 +0000 http://www.calpernia.com2/?p=533#comment-2093 It's really sad when family, especially your parents take religion over their own child. So what that you were not happy with what "GOD" was suppose to have made you. You're suppose to be happy with yourself and you weren't so you changed it. Besides, "GOD" didn't make us, our parents did! <br> <br> When I first came out as a lesbian to my Aunt (Aunt Raised me), she said "I didn't raise you to be a lesbian". Well, of all the dumb things in the world to say and she had to pick that one. How does someone raise you to be a lesbian? Do they say things like "Ok Kimmie, now see that pretty girl right there, you should like her and fall in love with her because that's what good lesbians do". Hell no, my Aunt is as bad as Archie Bunker was. To give you an example, my friend of 11 years is a pre-operative transexual and she and my Aunt argue all the time. She tries to let it go but my Aunt is so nasty that she says things like "If you have balls, you're a man and their is no getting around that". Calls her things like "Fag" and "It" among other things. I try to tell her to stop that it's ignorant. She's so damn negative about everything. My Aunt doesn't get on me about being a lesbian anymore because I think she basically gave up. <br> <br> I'm so tired of religion because it's so conditional. Just like this same sex marriage stuff that's going on. What difference does it make who you marry as long as two people love each other? In the words of Rodney King, "Can't we all just get along"? <br> <br> Ok, I'm done. <br> <br> Stay beautiful<br> <br> Kisses<br> Kimmie It’s really sad when family, especially your parents take religion over their own child. So what that you were not happy with what “GOD” was suppose to have made you. You’re suppose to be happy with yourself and you weren’t so you changed it. Besides, “GOD” didn’t make us, our parents did!

When I first came out as a lesbian to my Aunt (Aunt Raised me), she said “I didn’t raise you to be a lesbian”. Well, of all the dumb things in the world to say and she had to pick that one. How does someone raise you to be a lesbian? Do they say things like “Ok Kimmie, now see that pretty girl right there, you should like her and fall in love with her because that’s what good lesbians do”. Hell no, my Aunt is as bad as Archie Bunker was. To give you an example, my friend of 11 years is a pre-operative transexual and she and my Aunt argue all the time. She tries to let it go but my Aunt is so nasty that she says things like “If you have balls, you’re a man and their is no getting around that”. Calls her things like “Fag” and “It” among other things. I try to tell her to stop that it’s ignorant. She’s so damn negative about everything. My Aunt doesn’t get on me about being a lesbian anymore because I think she basically gave up.

I’m so tired of religion because it’s so conditional. Just like this same sex marriage stuff that’s going on. What difference does it make who you marry as long as two people love each other? In the words of Rodney King, “Can’t we all just get along”?

Ok, I’m done.

Stay beautiful

Kisses
Kimmie

]]> By: Elenahttp://www.calpernia.com/visit-to-nashville/comment-page-1/#comment-2092 Elena Sat, 31 Jan 2004 02:03:38 +0000 http://www.calpernia.com2/?p=533#comment-2092 This is a highly intelligent, well acted film. Although, not upbeat in anyway, it is one of the best gay themed movies to come down the pike. In fact it is right under the great "Boys Don't Cry" since in many ways the theme is similar. This film is not for those looking for a light piece of entertainment. However, if you are interested in a very moving, and true, film that captures the essence of homophobia in the military, this is the movie for you. This film points out how our society pictures those that find love with the same sex and the one's who feel that they were born in the wrong body and the height of homophobia that dwells in so many ignorant people in this world.<br> This film is a must to rent, think about, and discuss.<br> <br> Calpernia, I wish I could tell you personally, how sorry I'm for your lose. You seem to be a fun woman with a lot to offer to your friends and family. This is a highly intelligent, well acted film. Although, not upbeat in anyway, it is one of the best gay themed movies to come down the pike. In fact it is right under the great “Boys Don’t Cry” since in many ways the theme is similar. This film is not for those looking for a light piece of entertainment. However, if you are interested in a very moving, and true, film that captures the essence of homophobia in the military, this is the movie for you. This film points out how our society pictures those that find love with the same sex and the one’s who feel that they were born in the wrong body and the height of homophobia that dwells in so many ignorant people in this world.
This film is a must to rent, think about, and discuss.

Calpernia, I wish I could tell you personally, how sorry I’m for your lose. You seem to be a fun woman with a lot to offer to your friends and family.

]]> By: Elenahttp://www.calpernia.com/visit-to-nashville/comment-page-1/#comment-2091 Elena Fri, 30 Jan 2004 17:58:01 +0000 http://www.calpernia.com2/?p=533#comment-2091 This is a highly intelligent, well acted film. Although, not upbeat in anyway, it is one of the best gay themed movies to come down the pike. In fact it is right under the great "Boys Don't Cry" since in many ways the theme is similar. This film is not for those looking for a light piece of entertainment. However, if you are interested in a very moving, and true, film that captures the essence of homophobia in the military, this is the movie for you. This film points out how our society pictures those that find love with the same sex and the one's who feel that they were borned in the wrong body and the height of homophobia that dwells in so many people. This film is a must to rent, think about, and discuss. Calpernia, I wish I could tell you personally, how sorry I'm for your lose. You seem to be a fun woman with a lot to offer to your friends and others. This is a highly intelligent, well acted film. Although, not upbeat in anyway, it is one of the best gay themed movies to come down the pike. In fact it is right under the great "Boys Don't Cry" since in many ways the theme is similar. This film is not for those looking for a light piece of entertainment. However, if you are interested in a very moving, and true, film that captures the essence of homophobia in the military, this is the movie for you. This film points out how our society pictures those that find love with the same sex and the one's who feel that they were borned in the wrong body and the height of homophobia that dwells in so many people. This film is a must to rent, think about, and discuss.

Calpernia, I wish I could tell you personally, how sorry I'm for your lose. You seem to be a fun woman with a lot to offer to your friends and others.

]]> By: Shanxhttp://www.calpernia.com/visit-to-nashville/comment-page-1/#comment-2090 Shanx Wed, 28 Jan 2004 09:18:06 +0000 http://www.calpernia.com2/?p=533#comment-2090 Hi Calperina!<br> <br> I am Shanx from India. I am 24 years old and gay. I was watching the Golden Globes live when I learned about SG. I haven't read the book or seen the movie ( most probably will not because it will never be released here). But, I am most definitely hooked to your website and blog. I read everything from day 1 to Jan 26, 2004 in one sitting. Cheers to you and hope to see more of you on the blog and webpage!!<br> <br> With all the love in the world.<br> <br> Shanx...<br> Hi Calperina!

I am Shanx from India. I am 24 years old and gay. I was watching the Golden Globes live when I learned about SG. I haven’t read the book or seen the movie ( most probably will not because it will never be released here). But, I am most definitely hooked to your website and blog. I read everything from day 1 to Jan 26, 2004 in one sitting. Cheers to you and hope to see more of you on the blog and webpage!!

With all the love in the world.

Shanx…

]]> By: Elainehttp://www.calpernia.com/visit-to-nashville/comment-page-1/#comment-2089 Elaine Fri, 23 Jan 2004 15:44:02 +0000 http://www.calpernia.com2/?p=533#comment-2089 HI,<br> Im not really sure if it is a great idea for me to write this message or a bad one. Everyone greives differently. Some try to put the past behind them and move on. some like to keep the spirit and memories alive. knowbody will ever know what you REALLy went through. I just wanted to say that last night (jan 22 2004) was the first time I had heard about your devistating story. And the thing is I am outraged that this is the first time hearing it. The reason Im outraged is because my husband has been in the military for 11 years now. the past 4 he has spent in the Army and the first years were in the Navy. I called up friends this morning telling them about the movie I had seen and asked them if they had ever heard about Barry Winchell. (and all of these friends are in the Army or have Husbands in the Army) It just makes me sick to know that something like this could happen to others because I think the military keeps things in their place. nice and tidy. Makes an emotionally overwhelming situation seem to be less then it is. I think that this movie should be shown in bootcamp in army marines navy and airforce... I think people NEED to see the realness of this and not just think it is a movie. I think in order for people to get over what they call "traditional" lifestyle is to show the truth of life. the reality of life. That now-a-days what was normal 50 years is not "normal" today. I think you are couragous and you could really see the love between the two of you from that movie.. although im sure it wasnt even close to what the two of you felt internally.. an actor will never beable to pertray TRUE love.<br> Im glad that the movie was made. I just wish that they could do something excellent with it and show why we have this dont ask dont tell policy and that it is not ok to harrass people or to take it to the extent it was.. i think if people saw thruthfulness then things could change.<br> <br> thanks<br> elaine HI,
Im not really sure if it is a great idea for me to write this message or a bad one. Everyone greives differently. Some try to put the past behind them and move on. some like to keep the spirit and memories alive. knowbody will ever know what you REALLy went through. I just wanted to say that last night (jan 22 2004) was the first time I had heard about your devistating story. And the thing is I am outraged that this is the first time hearing it. The reason Im outraged is because my husband has been in the military for 11 years now. the past 4 he has spent in the Army and the first years were in the Navy. I called up friends this morning telling them about the movie I had seen and asked them if they had ever heard about Barry Winchell. (and all of these friends are in the Army or have Husbands in the Army) It just makes me sick to know that something like this could happen to others because I think the military keeps things in their place. nice and tidy. Makes an emotionally overwhelming situation seem to be less then it is. I think that this movie should be shown in bootcamp in army marines navy and airforce… I think people NEED to see the realness of this and not just think it is a movie. I think in order for people to get over what they call “traditional” lifestyle is to show the truth of life. the reality of life. That now-a-days what was normal 50 years is not “normal” today. I think you are couragous and you could really see the love between the two of you from that movie.. although im sure it wasnt even close to what the two of you felt internally.. an actor will never beable to pertray TRUE love.
Im glad that the movie was made. I just wish that they could do something excellent with it and show why we have this dont ask dont tell policy and that it is not ok to harrass people or to take it to the extent it was.. i think if people saw thruthfulness then things could change.

thanks
elaine

]]> By: ivanna mclovehttp://www.calpernia.com/visit-to-nashville/comment-page-1/#comment-2088 ivanna mclove Wed, 21 Jan 2004 15:21:59 +0000 http://www.calpernia.com2/?p=533#comment-2088 Darling how do you do it? I simply cannot endure my disrespectful relatives. Including parents. I disowned THEM. <br> <br> Darling how do you do it? I simply cannot endure my disrespectful relatives. Including parents. I disowned THEM.

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