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I agree that with language intention is important, it was less than two years ago that I started learning a whole host of new terms and words as I started questioning who I was and why I liked to dress as I do. Some of things I read needed a dictionary to translate, technical terms can become an insulator that allow people to belong to certain cliques, because if you are not in the know then you cannot be "in". I regret my casual flinging of insults as a teen, but I know that I would never knowingly hurt someone by using a term derogatorily now, whereas I live around people that have used the terms their whole lives and genuinely still think nothing of it. 🤷‍♀️

Michael, Indeed, live and learn, my friend. I’d guess we’ve all been there, done that, and have similar regrets. Love, Emma

Dear Mike, Thank you for your patience in teaching me how to set up my images on my Blog. You can be sure I will pass it on. Would be grateful if you would put this information in the Forums, as I know many others would welcome this information. Have myself referred to transgender people as "transgenders," in the not too distant past, and to Gay people as "gays," as well. The reality is that language changes through the years. Mike, what counts is intention although I hope everyone would welcome correction, so they can keep their use of language up to date. Love learning and passing it on. Yes, we learn for a lifetime! Gratefully yours, Monica