Blackthelma, a very moving piece of writing!! You clapped on one of my responses to another story which led me here to you. Must admit I know next to nothing about your journey -- but I'm willing and eager to learn, to clear up my misunderstandings. As a 66 year-old Black, cis woman, Boomer -- I'm sure you understand how much I need to learn, but I'm willing to learn (as long as you don't mind my questions!).

Write your heart out, Darlin'!! There are plenty folk willing to listen -- I'm one of them...