My lady and I watched this over the weekend. Loved it, even the parts that felt a little awkward.
I believe one of the most important lessons here is that we all need to give ourselves grace. As much as we love someone and as much as we would like to believe we would be perfect advocates, it takes time to recognize the real struggles and challenges.
The moment that stuck with me the most is when Will realized he needed to stay outside that bar, and wait for the signal to come in. Harper needed that moment of being in her own skin, without the circus and without the presence of a celebrity to run interference for her. And Will needed that moment to understand that being an advocate and an ally is a never-ending dance between doing too much and doing too little, always out of love, and always within the fear that you’re doing it wrong anyway. But that if you lead with love, more often than not you’ll get it right.
This movie won’t make people woke. And it won’t fix poisoned hearts. But if it empowers more trans people to live more openly, it’s worth it. And if it spurs more advocates to be genuine in asking questions from love and curiosity, and to recognize that we will have awkward moments in our “transition of awareness,” then it’s definitely worth it.
I watched this the other day and I was so proud of Will standing by Harper, but also acknowledging that he doesn't always know the right thing to do or say. I can relate.
I just checked this out! I appreciate Harper’s vulnerability and her sharing her transition with us. I also enjoyed seeing older people just play and hang out as friends.
I loved this , it was hope in a world of hate
For sure. Timely and relevant!
My lady and I watched this over the weekend. Loved it, even the parts that felt a little awkward.
I believe one of the most important lessons here is that we all need to give ourselves grace. As much as we love someone and as much as we would like to believe we would be perfect advocates, it takes time to recognize the real struggles and challenges.
The moment that stuck with me the most is when Will realized he needed to stay outside that bar, and wait for the signal to come in. Harper needed that moment of being in her own skin, without the circus and without the presence of a celebrity to run interference for her. And Will needed that moment to understand that being an advocate and an ally is a never-ending dance between doing too much and doing too little, always out of love, and always within the fear that you’re doing it wrong anyway. But that if you lead with love, more often than not you’ll get it right.
This movie won’t make people woke. And it won’t fix poisoned hearts. But if it empowers more trans people to live more openly, it’s worth it. And if it spurs more advocates to be genuine in asking questions from love and curiosity, and to recognize that we will have awkward moments in our “transition of awareness,” then it’s definitely worth it.
"But if it empowers more trans people to live more openly, it’s worth it" And that's really it!
I watched this the other day and I was so proud of Will standing by Harper, but also acknowledging that he doesn't always know the right thing to do or say. I can relate.
There were so many moments that I thought people would find relatable, which is why I think the film is important.
I just checked this out! I appreciate Harper’s vulnerability and her sharing her transition with us. I also enjoyed seeing older people just play and hang out as friends.
there was definitely something endearing about elders going on a road trip and bonding, esp after the pandemic