Trigger warning: This video contains personal suicide experience details.
Approximately half the transgender population has attempted suicide, myself included. We don’t have a genetic predisposition to self destruct, but rather struggle with gender dysphoria, social rejection, and the insane cost of full medical transition (which is not covered by most medical insurance providers). Continue reading Gabi Talks – Suicide is Not the Solution (video)
Depression and suicidal behavior runs exceptionally high among the transgender population. It’s been many years since my last suicide attempt, and I still struggle to this day, as do countless others.
No one should feel so terrible that ending their life feels more desirable than having to endure another day of overwhelming, indescribable emotional pain and suffering.
We can improve things by creating awareness, discussing the realities of transgender suicide, and working together to ensure everyone gets the support and help they need. Continue reading Gabi Talks – Transgender Suicide (video)
In this 3 minute video I share my experiences seeking medical care as a transgender woman, what temporary loss of mobility taught me about able-bodied privilege, and my struggle with depression – the reason I’ve been absent from social media for the past couple of months.
Have you struggled with an injury or loss of mobility?
Continue reading Transgender Healthcare, Able-bodied Privilege, and Depression (vlog)
Walk and Talk with Gabrielle #5
“When you look like a man in a dress…”
In a 2015 TIME interview, Caitlyn Jenner commented, “When you look like a man in a dress, it makes people uncomfortable.” It was a rather unpopular statement among transgender people… but was she right?
I don’t pass and sometimes people react with visible discomfort in my presence. I shared one such experience in Walk and Talk with Gabrielle #2 – “That’s a man!”
Is passing important to you? Why or why not? Please share your thoughts and opinions in a comment!
Continue reading Walk and Talk with Gabrielle #5 – “When you look like a man in a dress…” (video)
Walk and Talk with Gabrielle #4 – Bisexual, Pansexual, Polyamory, and Monogamy Myths & Realities. What kind of assumptions have people made about you because of your sexual orientation? What kind of assumptions have you caught yourself making about others, in this regard?
Misunderstanding, assumption, and myth
It’s sometimes assumed that bisexual and pansexual people are polyamorous by nature. That’s not quite how it works. Also included in the video are some misconceptions and realities about monogamy.
Continue reading Walk and Talk with Gabrielle #4 – Bi, Pan, Poly & Monogamy Myths & Realities (video)
Walk & Talk with Gabrielle #3 – “Gay Pride” vs. “Pride” – what do YOU call it and celebrate, and should still be called “Gay Pride”, or simply “Pride”?
Continue reading Walk and Talk with Gabrielle #3 – “Gay Pride” or Simply “Pride”? (video)
My message is love
They say it’s best to avoid talking about religion and politics so as not to offend anyone. If I held my tongue every time there was potential for someone to find what I have to share offensive, I’d never speak publicly again. Having said that, it is my goal to offer useful information, insight and opinion in thoughtful, respectful ways least likely to be off-putting. When I get things wrong, I’m always grateful to be called on it. Feedback and criticism are welcome and appreciated. Some seek to shame and control people. My passion is to enlighten, inspire and empower, starting with you…
Religious denial of service
You may recall reports of Christian owned bakeries refusing service to gay and lesbian couples, citing religious beliefs. A few years ago, these reports were heavily debated in the news and social media. To some, the whole argument might seem trivial, I mean, why not just do business with another bakery, right? That’s not the point, but for most people it may seem like a complete non-issue. However, the consequences extend well beyond what appears deceptively simple on the surface.
Continue reading Separation of Church and State of Mind – Discrimination Masquerading as Religious Freedom & Superiority