tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post6984757763897730344..comments2013-04-15T10:43:41.479-07:00Comments on JakubowskiActivism.: Coming Out as a Form of ActivismAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06218894902775259721noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-71497647492761616742013-02-04T13:16:31.729-08:002013-02-04T13:16:31.729-08:00First, thank you so much for all the information. ...First, thank you so much for all the information. I will be directing anyone who needs it to this blog as a resource. Combined with your personal story, it is very effective activist writing. Now, I want to tell you how you inspire me. I can relate to "I crave for my entire existence to be an inspiration to anyone who needs one." It seems to me that you are doing an excellent job of loving yourself and I am taking notes! "Exemplify yourself" is the only way to uplift others and you are courageous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085837030843959248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-67194703277142979042013-02-04T09:20:10.033-08:002013-02-04T09:20:10.033-08:00Very inspirational and heart warming, I believe yo...Very inspirational and heart warming, I believe you give many people a lot reassurance about themselves with this blog and hopefully some of your strength as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687599825580992641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-32286280817238932982013-02-03T22:41:54.978-08:002013-02-03T22:41:54.978-08:00Having been part of your writing group, I think th...Having been part of your writing group, I think that this final version is excellent. Your activism, at a bone-deep, every day level, is incredibly powerful. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-27024505852378437582013-02-03T21:57:54.252-08:002013-02-03T21:57:54.252-08:00I thought your point that coming out is a strong p...I thought your point that coming out is a strong point of activism was interesting, as it was not something I had really put together before. However, after reading your story, I do believe that coming out can be a great form of activism and awareness to those around you. When you choose to educate others while at the same time being comfortable with who you are and what you believe, I think it's a great way to make a change socially. Molly Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246967402450781107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-43398739740129974402013-02-03T20:02:31.062-08:002013-02-03T20:02:31.062-08:00So after considering the aspect of coming out as a...So after considering the aspect of coming out as an activist action after you referenced this post at our teach-in event, it got me to start thinking that you're quite right: Simply existing is an activist action, especially when a power dynamic is involved; it'd be even more of an activist action with one being open about their existence, and by choosing educating others in the process.W. Parlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03208019052985716820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-74912760043956597732013-02-03T18:17:04.238-08:002013-02-03T18:17:04.238-08:00I like your blog. To be honest, I have never reall...I like your blog. To be honest, I have never really thought about this subject. I am not very knowledgable on it, but you seem to be very well associated with where you are heading in life and what you hope to achieve from it. I like the fact that you used your own personal affiliation with the subject and that helped to bring the blog alive. I feel like you should go into more depth and go into more explanation of the subject. Use more real life examples and run with it. I like the topic as it comes to activism, because this is activist writing and I feel like you have a good grasp of it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324022442730402919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-88682650537899473922013-02-03T11:35:22.464-08:002013-02-03T11:35:22.464-08:00Great blog setup! I think it was an excellent, pro...Great blog setup! I think it was an excellent, professional and informative move to put a post about terms. I think that a lot of the time, people curious about/ignorant about is terminology, misconceptions and misleadings originate in a basic understanding. I think it was a great move to add that little nugget of knowledge for unfamiliar readers, as well as people who need to reference back to a word. <br /><br />I think your personal story was inspiring, and triumphant. I would refer LGBT individuals to your blog if they were confused, discouraged, or needed to a familiar story to theirs- your tone is calm, precise yet descriptive. You obviously have a knack for writing (and math!) and it shows. I liked hearing about your accomplishments and successes- it was a great positive thing to read, some good news, which I appreciated. A lot of the time I blog, I feel very negative or disconnected. Your blog was friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to read more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698367446651648743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-57775483246699801802013-02-03T11:24:53.223-08:002013-02-03T11:24:53.223-08:00Excellent Blog -- Thank you for sharing your perso...Excellent Blog -- Thank you for sharing your personal story. It is people like you that give the GLBT community a better name and a better image. Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623739734738715193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-63574914580862639372013-02-03T10:00:03.517-08:002013-02-03T10:00:03.517-08:00I'm glad you are able to live your life happy ...I'm glad you are able to live your life happy now! :) I believe our society has not been educated on the Trans community. I think people are uncomfortable because they dont know. Over coming your fears and doing what YOU WANT in life is one of the most important things, no one should hide or pretend to be someone they are not. Im happy you were able to step out, even though im sure it was very difficult with such a judgmental society that surrounds us. Great Blog! :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-76424336977314892342013-02-02T16:13:07.590-08:002013-02-02T16:13:07.590-08:00Your post really opened my eyes. I am so happy to...Your post really opened my eyes. I am so happy to hear that you are so super confident in who you are and that you will not take shit from anyone! The things you have accomplished are fantastic and inspirational for not just the trans* community, but for women everywhere! Continue to be a role model and great things will happen! I had no idea how hard it could be for people to be who they are, so thank you for opening my eyes to the perspective of the trans* community.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12564078014289711829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-17974888085442239062013-01-31T22:26:12.931-08:002013-01-31T22:26:12.931-08:00Reading your post was such an eye opener to me. I ...Reading your post was such an eye opener to me. I want to say first and foremost that if anything I say offends, please be upfront and honest. I am a very naive person when it comes to member of the LBGT community, although many of my close friends are gay. Honestly, I have always admired trans* genders and their will and drive to be who they are. But I know that it has been far from easy. Reading your post gives me a little glimpse into your life and the struggles you indeed face. I have so many questions that I don't think I would ever be able to ask, but reading about strong people like you, answers some of my questions. It gives me hope: that no matter what I am going through, and how difficult it may seem, some people are struggling more than I am. I need to be thankful for the life I have been given. You should be proud of what you have done and the inspiration you are to others going through the same things as you. And you def. LEPT in; I admire you for that! I am excited to hear more about you throughout this semester and learn your standpoint on topics. Bravo! Molly Daunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661252545956633779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-25631974430564155192013-01-30T12:20:47.298-08:002013-01-30T12:20:47.298-08:00Great job! You are a role model for many people ou...Great job! You are a role model for many people out there and I know that you will continue to play that part in many people's lives.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378329806197184344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685929400288286198.post-36163464106687354682013-01-29T18:02:54.791-08:002013-01-29T18:02:54.791-08:00you're my favorite lady!you're my favorite lady!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com