How to handle a trans character?

@therosesword The Rose Sword
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:36:09 +0000

@therosesword wrote:

I agree with @scribesunlimited, don't beat people over their heads with it.

If it is extremely important to the story, then it takes a front seat in the bus. If it's part of their overall make up, subtly is the key otherwise it's too much like tokenism.

I can't remember what detective show I was watching but at some point it became part of the story where the detective's partner told him he was gay. There was a pause, the detective nodded and said "okay." and they went on with it. Later when it had to do with the story it was used but after that, nope. It was just part of this character's natural life, like getting up in the morning and having a cup of coffee.

I've had several trans people in my life for over 40 years, we get together for coffee, we exchange birthday and holiday greetings, we celebrate triumphs and go rock hunting at the beach. Same ol' same ol' life moving on at a natural pace. Usually we're just a bunch of girls getting together for a giggle.

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