I grew up Roman Catholic in a Mexican family. I am a first-generation Latino trans man.
I never struggled how you describe, but I did find encountering the "fundies" at Pride parades unsettling. My course of action was to go to seminary and earn a master's degree in theology.
For the last 30yrs I have been involved in lesbian (1984-2000) and trans (2000-Now) advocacy work. I've also been active, on a personal level, in working with people who have had your experience to find a community of faith, if they do choose, to call home.
Two thoughts: I think we need a name, those of us in the loose coalition of people wanting people to be who they are, not having it decided for them at a young age by an ideological religion. Second: I grew up fundamentalist, and a few years ago noticed similarities with what's going on now. Do you see those in your upbringing?
Thank you for sharing this, Ben!
I grew up Roman Catholic in a Mexican family. I am a first-generation Latino trans man.
I never struggled how you describe, but I did find encountering the "fundies" at Pride parades unsettling. My course of action was to go to seminary and earn a master's degree in theology.
For the last 30yrs I have been involved in lesbian (1984-2000) and trans (2000-Now) advocacy work. I've also been active, on a personal level, in working with people who have had your experience to find a community of faith, if they do choose, to call home.
I look forward to reading your memoir.
Zander Keig, LCSW
zander.keig@gmail.com
www zanderkeig.net
Two thoughts: I think we need a name, those of us in the loose coalition of people wanting people to be who they are, not having it decided for them at a young age by an ideological religion. Second: I grew up fundamentalist, and a few years ago noticed similarities with what's going on now. Do you see those in your upbringing?
Absolutely. I think I was able to pick up on the fundamentalism and cult-like sensibilities specifically because I grew up in a cult.
As far as a name goes, will that lead to another type of tribalism? I'm not sure.
So grateful to find you and your voice in this madness.
Thank you!