Thank you for sharing your beautiful story — I’m glad you’re alive too, to share your lovely writing and life experiences with all of us lucky readers 💕
Ben, you’re an amazing human. You bring me to tears of joy for you and the many trans folks you inspire to stay here each day with your words. Thank you for being here and sharing your gift of writing with us. 💜
Glad you are here to let people know about the joys of being queer. One of the best moments in my life was when a former student of mine told me I saved her life. I asked her how. She said, "For just being yourself." I am an androgynous lesbian and was teaching at a school that valued traditional femininity. It was all I could do to make myself wear a skirt at least once a week.😁
I’m glad you’re alive too! I attended a session with you in Seattle at Out and Equal. Thanks for helping me learn more about being trans. Despite being the G in the LGBT+, my experiences with trans people have been limited. You’ve expanded my mind and understanding and made me a better ally, even within our own alphabet community. I’m grateful. And I’m grateful for your friend for speaking up so that you are still here. Congratulations on finding yourself and speaking about it without fear. Much love, C.
Thank you for opening your heart and soul to us, Ben. I’m so glad you found the strength and courage to not leave this world when you were so young. You are a gift to this world, and I’m grateful that our paths crossed. . . . You’re starting a family? Congrats!
We are made of stories, indeed, and yours are so beautifully and openly shared. Thank you. I'm grateful you chose life, and that you have had people who love you and support you so that you could imagine living a life that holds joy, purpose, and comfortableness in being who you are. I know you are inspiring a ton of people. What a gift you are!
I’m so happy that friend intervened and basically saved you. Whoever it was that walked into the room at the hospital was magic in one form or another. It is significant in my mind Nov 15 is only 5 days before TDOR. Thankfully you are not only alive but doing so much for trans people and their loved ones!
My day was August 20 in my psychiatrist’s office when for the first time I could get the words out of my mouth “I am trans”. I was 67 at the time, filled with joy and fear at the same time. I faced a lot of loss in coming out; my wife, two of my adult children - the third has worked hard to accept me. I lost my job and more, but as sad as that was, the joy I’ve felt in becoming my best me was more than worth it.
We all have a story. I’m happy with mine and share it when I can, but it is minuscule in comparison to what you’ve done and continue to do.
I look forward to reading what you have to say and you’ve gotten me to look for joy. Doing what I can to make things better, avoiding getting bogged down in bad news and finding hope wherever I can. Thanks for all to do, Ben.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story — I’m glad you’re alive too, to share your lovely writing and life experiences with all of us lucky readers 💕
Thank you so much ❤️
Ben, you’re an amazing human. You bring me to tears of joy for you and the many trans folks you inspire to stay here each day with your words. Thank you for being here and sharing your gift of writing with us. 💜
This is so, so touching to read. Thank you so much ❤️
Glad you are here to let people know about the joys of being queer. One of the best moments in my life was when a former student of mine told me I saved her life. I asked her how. She said, "For just being yourself." I am an androgynous lesbian and was teaching at a school that valued traditional femininity. It was all I could do to make myself wear a skirt at least once a week.😁
Wow!! I love that so much. What a gift that you got to be that for her!
Thank you! All the best to you and your family.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! We are so glad you are here as well!
I’m glad you’re alive too! I attended a session with you in Seattle at Out and Equal. Thanks for helping me learn more about being trans. Despite being the G in the LGBT+, my experiences with trans people have been limited. You’ve expanded my mind and understanding and made me a better ally, even within our own alphabet community. I’m grateful. And I’m grateful for your friend for speaking up so that you are still here. Congratulations on finding yourself and speaking about it without fear. Much love, C.
This is so sweet! I'm so touched to know how much the session meant to you. Thank you, friend. <3
Ben, this was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us. ❤️
Wow! Ben, your story is incredible. I'm so glad I got to meet you somewhere on this path. Can't wait till your novel comes out!
So, so much love for you friend ❤️
Your honest words of testimony bear witness to a very similar story, in content and in chronology. Thank you for sharing!
You are celebrated!!!!
thank you for your vulnerability. hugs
❤️❤️
Such a powerful and important story. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for opening your heart and soul to us, Ben. I’m so glad you found the strength and courage to not leave this world when you were so young. You are a gift to this world, and I’m grateful that our paths crossed. . . . You’re starting a family? Congrats!
We are made of stories, indeed, and yours are so beautifully and openly shared. Thank you. I'm grateful you chose life, and that you have had people who love you and support you so that you could imagine living a life that holds joy, purpose, and comfortableness in being who you are. I know you are inspiring a ton of people. What a gift you are!
What a perfectly lovely story and congratulations! This was a very heartwarming read. Thank you so much for sharing.
Happy Re-Birthday Ben! your story is incredible and loved it with the music Rip Tide(great idea) You know courage,you know love of self!
You are such an inspiration to us all,
love from an elderly LGBTQ+ ally, keep on keeping on…life is good✌🏽💕
I’m so happy that friend intervened and basically saved you. Whoever it was that walked into the room at the hospital was magic in one form or another. It is significant in my mind Nov 15 is only 5 days before TDOR. Thankfully you are not only alive but doing so much for trans people and their loved ones!
My day was August 20 in my psychiatrist’s office when for the first time I could get the words out of my mouth “I am trans”. I was 67 at the time, filled with joy and fear at the same time. I faced a lot of loss in coming out; my wife, two of my adult children - the third has worked hard to accept me. I lost my job and more, but as sad as that was, the joy I’ve felt in becoming my best me was more than worth it.
We all have a story. I’m happy with mine and share it when I can, but it is minuscule in comparison to what you’ve done and continue to do.
I look forward to reading what you have to say and you’ve gotten me to look for joy. Doing what I can to make things better, avoiding getting bogged down in bad news and finding hope wherever I can. Thanks for all to do, Ben.
Your story is an inspiration to many younger kids and parents. Thank you for sharing and being a wonderful human being 🩷