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Anna Birr's avatar

As the mother of a transgender woman, this story made my day!

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

I’m so glad you liked it! It’s such a special place and they’re holding their gala tonight!

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Cynde Bostick's avatar

I am too, a mother of a transgender woman. Really needed to hear the above.

I am thankful.

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

It’s pretty special. I am the sibling of a transgender person as well, so this means a lot!

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Cynde Bostick's avatar

We had 7 sons. The oldest has been a transgender woman for the past ten years. Every one of her brothers are her biggest supporters ~ besides her Mother & Father.💜

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

That is lovely🥰

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Anna Birr's avatar

I am so happy to hear that. I have two older daughters. One is supportive, one is not.

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Martin Björnsson's avatar

So, so lovely! :D This is what happens when you just dare to MEET! :D And invite! Thats so crucial.

The really good summer festivals in Sweden make a point of inviting the local inhabitants, the elderly even for free, to keep good relations. And seeing the joy and love of it all never fails to win people over. <3

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

port Angeles does this as well. When I was a kid the whole town came to their dance at the end ;)

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Martin Björnsson's avatar

Yes, i caught that including vibe. :D Dancing together is what REALLY brings us together. Its an ancient way to heal trauma. <3

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Katherine Stickel's avatar

What a wonderful little town. I’m sending this article to my grandson.

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

Thank you

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Sherry Gerbi's avatar

What a wonderful example of how humans can be. Thank you for sharing.

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Steve Murch's avatar

Never new this about PA. Just curious, how did your mom react?

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

That remains to be seen. There’s a doc in the works…

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Lisa J 💜🏳️‍🌈's avatar

I am so happy to hear about a place like this. As someone who has spent most of my life being an alien at heart, a place that knows what connects us all is much deeper than what divides us just amazing! I would be proud of your hometown, too!

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Frances morton's avatar

Never knew this about Port Angeles. Thanks for enlightening me!

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

It’s the best place

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Dianne Bryant's avatar

It’s beautiful when there is love there!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

Yes ma’am!

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Dana Bennett's avatar

I love this! So much. If only we could invite easily and happily to our differences & just celebrate. Congratulations Port Angeles!

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

They are the best ❤️

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Liz's avatar

I am just north of PA, in Canada 🇨🇦 I would holiday for that week in that town! Not sure I will cross the border for any reason, right now, but I have hope that this disaster will right itself by next spring🥹

Thanks for sharing! I never knew this and I have a transgender son!

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Greg’s Rant v.2's avatar

As you said, cross-dressers, transvestites, I remember those terms too. I was pretty young at the time, maybe all of 12. But I thought to myself, if some guy wants to wear a dress, I figure he must have thought it was fun. We dress up for Halloween, or put on a Santa Suit. How is some rando putting on a dress going to screw up the World? Its not, some people just hate those, who are “being different”

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Kathryn Kirsten's avatar

This town that unabashedly celebrates joy and creativity should stand as an example of the true meaning of loving life for us all! Brava ladies! ❤️

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Dr. Joe's avatar

All things are possible with the outlook of live and let live.

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Millicent's avatar

🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

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