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After meeting on IG, they want to make it IRL

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

Dear Anonymous: I'm happy to publish your lovely thank you note to all of the strangers who did you a kindness when you needed it.

This is a reminder of the importance of life's tenderest mercies. It is kind of you to focus on this, even as you have experienced such a huge loss.

Dear Amy: As a transgender woman, I was flabbergasted (if not entirely surprised), by the insensitive remarks of "Ease My Mind." I'm glad you pointed out that sexual orientation "chooses us."

I also believe that gender identity and expression are equally intrinsic characteristics. Ultimately, the decision to live life authentically, and without bias, is the choice we make.

-- Homophobic Facepalm

 

Dear Facepalm: Amen, sister.

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(You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson.com. Readers may send postal mail to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or "like" her on Facebook.)


 

 

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