Great story on the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) website about an event that happened this past weekend in the city of Trenton, Ontario.
On Friday night, Connor Ferguson, who has been living as a Transgendered woman for 4 years (!!!) attended her Prom. She hadn't planned on going as she feared what people would say and do.
So I went to prom, nervous but still excited. When I arrived I was greeted with hugs and compliments of "you look beautiful!" and "look at those shoes!" The fact that people were recognizing me as a woman and not as a "freak" was just outstanding! Yes, I've been living my life as a woman for upwards of 4 years but I'd never even left the house in heels and a gown before. I had to muster up the confidence and self assurance to leave the house with my head held high.
Not only did she have a fantastic time (despite having no date), but being named Prom Queen was the highlight of the night.
My school, the staff and my peers have been nothing but supportive of me from day one, but the fact I was being considered for prom queen was still unreal. I honestly didn't think I would win. Even most genetically born females think they aren't going to be prom queen, but being trans I was sure I didn't stand a chance.
I loved what she wrote to the CBC at the end of the article.
Sure I've had my ups and downs, my fights with some, my praise from others, but with the support of my family and friends, I have realized anything is possible. Being a transgender prom queen IS possible. Being happy IS possible. And acceptance for all is MORE than possible."
After having a really crappy day I needed to read a happy story!