"Becoming Chaz" - Page 2

Elijah · 05-01-2011, 02:02 PM

It is really hard to listen to Cher call him, "she/her", but I have an understanding of how hard it is for families who have known you as one thing for XX number of years to shift their thinking.

I watch My family struggle, too.

I hope she opens herself to a deeper understanding of her son.

~Elijah

Sachita · 05-10-2011, 04:07 PM

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Thank you for sharing this link! I had heard about it, but not much! That is sooo amazing!!! But why the Oprah Network tho?!?!?!

have you ever heard of the Oprah Effect? Millions or middle america and all across the world people watching every single show or taping it. I don't think Chaz could have picked a better venue IMO.

As for Cher's reaction.... as other stated, it an adjustment. I remember talking a friend once who just discovered her son was gay. She was sadden by it and I asked her why, since she was also queer. She wasn't sad over his lifestyle choice but the difficult life he might have in today's world. Even today gays are treated unfairly and let's face it, being queer is not the easiest choice, but we have no choice, right? She was fearful of him getting hurt, killed by ignorant idiots and having to fight so hard for love. Can you imagine how fearful a mother of a transgendered child? OMG I can be the most openminded person in the world, want my child to be happy but I also want them safe. I'm sure the reaction was knee jerk and she learns to love chaz as he is, accepting and even embracing who he is.

Strappie · 05-10-2011, 04:51 PM

HI all,

I really want to see this. If anyone knows of an online channel I can view this please post it.

I tried all my friends and know body has this channel.

Martina · 05-10-2011, 05:22 PM

i get that people react differently but she has all the time in the world -- and the resources. She can find out about T. She doesn't have to "not know."

Corkey · 05-10-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Strappie

HI all,

I really want to see this. If anyone knows of an online channel I can view this please post it.

I tried all my friends and know body has this channel.

Do you have a local gay bar or outreach that does?

DapperButch · 05-10-2011, 09:00 PM

I spent the whole documentary worrying what Jenny was going to do next that would be embarrassing for Chaz to have on film. I think I was projecting my own anxiety onto Chaz...the anxiety I had with my crazy first girlfriend when we were in public (she was QUITE "Jenny like").

Duchess · 05-15-2011, 12:06 PM

I really loved this. Chaz is a very courageous man for being so open about his transition and pill addiction. Awesome person, but the girlfriend is super annoying!!!

Duchess

citybutch · 05-15-2011, 02:25 PM

I just bought Chaz's book Transition. Was expensive... but want to see what else Chaz has going on! Will comment as I get to it...!

Anyone else read it yet?

theoddz · 05-15-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by citybutch

I just bought Chaz's book Transition. Was expensive... but want to see what else Chaz has going on! Will comment as I get to it...!

Anyone else read it yet?

For those who own Kindles, the wireless Kindle version of this book is available for $12.99.

~Theo~

Andrew, Jr. · 05-15-2011, 02:37 PM

Corkey,

I wasn't being any different than anyone else thinking about Chaz's finances. He was the one who brought it up. I also have no idea of the relationship Chaz and his attorney have. No clue. I have not bought his book on tape, nor have I read the People magazine article, and so on.

I apologize if I offended or insulted anyone.

Corkey · 05-15-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Corkey,

I wasn't being any different than anyone else thinking about Chaz's finances. He was the one who brought it up. I also have no idea of the relationship Chaz and his attorney have. No clue. I have not bought his book on tape, nor have I read the People magazine article, and so on.

I apologize if I offended or insulted anyone.

Perhaps you missed it in the program where Chaz said the attorney was his friend. As far as his finances, it just isn't any of our business. I would never share my finances with anyone, that is a privacy issue and one that I respect.

Andrew, Jr. · 05-15-2011, 02:47 PM

I am leaving this thread, now.

Leigh · 05-15-2011, 02:37 PM

I hope to buy it at some point, looks great to Me :-)

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