"While there are many books containing essays on "ordinary" life from a spiritual or religious perspective, there are only a few with a perspective grounded in the trans identity. Moreover, a number of books for or about trans people have to do with the "exceptional" aspects of life of individual trans folks.
This book offers the perspective of a trans-identified clergy member in gaining greater understanding of ordinary life, seen through the specific lens of her lived experience. Forward! is a series of essays addressing issues that might arise for trans women during their transition journey. In general, the focus is on such aspects of day-to-day living as religion, philosophy, society, church, people, love, alienation, families, aging, and work."
It also seems to me that randomness is part of the way the world works, and it’s what enables great creativity as well as great strength of character. I’m not saying that the mind-body thing isn’t a serious matter, for it really is. It’s not at all easy to face the reality or realities of the trans experience.
But struggle is not unique to us, either.
There are many physical, spiritual, psychological situations that present enormously difficult challenges for people all over the world. The part about merciless, though. Some people are merciless, perhaps for religious or cultural reasons, or for fear. Maybe it’s a phobia, or it could have to do with misunderstanding or ignorance.""Lynn Elizabeth Walker, FRSA, D.Min.
Lynn has more than 15 years’ experience working with nonprofit agencies in New York City providing housing and support services for LGBTQIA+ youths and with people living with HIV/AIDS. Her volunteer work includes serving as a board member for the International Foundation for Gender Education and for The New Seminary for Interfaith Studies in NYC, and she was a founding board member of the Ali Forney Center for homeless and street-identified LGBTQ youths.
She has been a presenter at the United States Conference on AIDS, the American Public Health Association, and at the Philadelphia Transgender Health Conference.
Lynn retired from the United States Army Medical Department in 1998, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Ordained since 1988, she serves in the Orthodox-Catholic Church of America as Ecumenical Officer and as Bishop. She has served parishes in New Jersey, Western New York, and New York City.
She lives in Manhattan with her partner, Francesca, and their three cats. Her interests include ecclesial history, military history."
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