The weird world of Hollywood transvestigation, and more

 A mixed bag today: Hollywood transvestigation, mindfulness in schools, fabulous frocks and being a teen again. 

 

Transvestigation

Did you know that Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Heidi Klum, Demi Moore and a whole bunch of other actresses and models are, in fact, MtF transgender people foisted on viewers as stand-ins for the 'real' women you think you're paying to see. Thus the Hollywood indoctrination machine ensures that you get hoodwinked into accepting men as women through this giant transgender conspiracy.

But you knew that, right? You too can tell that all these divas have got telltale square jaws, big hands, Adam's apples, five o'clock shadow and more. And here's the photographic proof! ... etc. etc.

I guess it's the Almighty Algorithm that occasionally suggests bizarre videos or sites to me where self-appointed 'transvestigators' blow the cover of all those men who have been masquerading as women and, somehow, winning oscars (which is a Hollywood scam, too, to reinforce the transgender agenda onto the whole world.)

I won't dignify this mad area of the interweb by providing links, any more than I would to sites for flat-earthers, religious cults, or Donald Trump's fundraising efforts. Conspiracy nuts are weird because they don't trust authority, but for totally the wrong reasons. I don't trust authority either, but not because there's a vast-scale conspiracy. (I'd say it was rather the opposite, in fact; it's the jockeying of individual narcissists and their personal agendas that creates a toxic political situation, not some co-ordinated effort by huge numbers of willfully bad people with a single agenda, as most conspiracists would have it.) And the shape-shifting lizards from outer space who supposedly control it all? Meh, maybe they're transgender, too.

Frankly, most of us MtF trans people can only dream of being some of the world's most beautiful women on a red carpet. I guess we do our best to look good with what nature gave us. But I find it inadvertently flattering on the part of these conspiracy nuts that they believe that all Hollywood stars are trans.

Anyway, I'm not going to delve in depth into this idiocy or try to work out what psychological issues cause it. If you want to gawp in bemusement at this aspect of online paranoia and delusion then by all means use a search engine to look into transvestigation. Or just wait for the algorithm to work out your interests.

Brianna Ghey: Peace in Mind

I was very affected earlier this year by the murder of Brianna Ghey, a trans influencer, aged just 16. Partly because it tapped directly into my own fears such as those discussed in my previous post but also because my beloved trans friend Kate was dying of cancer just a stone's throw away. Yesterday I got an email from Brianna's mother Esther that says:

I’m turning donations off on this page [the Brianna Fundraiser site], so would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone again and to announce the launch of my joint campaign with the Warrington Guardian.

I hope that you all know how much you helped my family during our time of need. Not only did you help with funeral costs, memorabilia and turning Brianna’s room into a special place for us to remember her. You also helped by letting us know that you cared and were thinking of us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so kind

You have sparked my passion about improving society and as a way of thanks to all the kindness my family have received, I have launched a joint campaign with the Warrington Guardian called Peace in Mind. This is Brianna’s legacy.

Our campaign is double pronged. I believe that by bringing mindfulness to schools we can help to create communities built on empathy, compassion, and resilience. I believe this could reduce the number of horrific crimes and create a more peaceful society for us all.

Secondly, Brianna struggled massively with her mental health and there are so many young people right now that continue to struggle. Mindfulness can help reduce the onset of poor mental health and provide tools to better manage existing mental health issues. If we get mindfulness into schools, we can provide young people with coping strategies that they can use in their school years and the rest of their lives.

If you are interested about what we’re doing, please check out our GoFundMe page: https://gfme.co/briannagheymemorial

You have already given so much, and I would greatly appreciate any more support that you can give, even sharing the news of our campaign would be amazing. Let’s all be part of a positive change xxx

Dear Esther, I am very happy to share the news of your campaign here. According to your new page:

 The short-term goal is to raise money to send teachers from Warrington on Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP) training courses, which will provide more support for children of all ages.

The MiSP website is here: MiSP. This is how they introduce themselves:

Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP) is an international, not-for-profit charity for young people and schools. Our aim is to improve the lives of a generation of children and young people by making a genuine, positive difference to their mental health and wellbeing.

 

Our view is that everyone deserves to not ‘just get by’ but to positively flourish...

Mental distress in school is by no means a new phenomenon but it has new aspects in the 21st century. I had a poor experience in school and whilst some people's attitude is to say that so did they but it was 'character building' and kids theses days have it too easy, my preference is that people should be able to thrive at school not struggle unnecessarily and unjustly. I'm glad other people see it that way, too.

Fabulous frocks

I have to urge you to look at Isobel's latest post on her blog because, frankly, I don't think I've ever seen such a super collection of gorgeous frocks, both contemporary and vintage, all in one place as in her latest post:

Indisputably Isobel: 50s Seaside Fun

Keep up the great work with your friends, Izzy, making the world more alive with trans fabulousness. And keep having fun.

 

A dip in the archives

I've posted this before but this picture does prove popular and dates from 15 years ago. I asked Jodie at the Boudoir Dressing Service to make me look like a teenage girl. (I was over 20 at the time ... quite a bit over 20, in fact.) And this is the result, which I still can't quite believe, but with good makeup, the right clothes and a suitable attitude, I think I pulled it off.

Sue x