Thomas Beatie
Thomas Beatie's pregnancy was not only inspirational but also a phenomenon we rarely see. The willingness to give up one's body to carry a child is something we do not usually expect the father to do. People focus too much on the fact that Thomas used to be a women, but what he did transcended just the issue of gender. He did something that is expected out of a father: to do whatever it takes to protect his family. Had his wife gone through with a pregnancy, she could have been hurt. Thomas Beatie did something that demonstrated that he was meant to be a man. As the head of the family, he took control of the situation and steered his family towards a happier direction. Critics say that it is simply wrong for such a strange event to take place, but people should embrace such courage as a sign that there are still great people out there. He faced much scrutiny and gossip from various sources.
The future is bright for transexuals or anyone feeling unsure of their sexuality because society as a whole will take notice of the bravery these people show just by living everyday. At one point or another in the history of the United States, blacks, Asians, Catholics, Jews, and others were disliked and frowned upon. But, people move on from their prejudices and learn to accept the difference. As of now, the world for those who are unsure of their sex may seem dark and lonely, but just like those who came before, the only direction it can go is up.
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