I sat down today to write my post on volunteering.
Meanwhile, I was watching the ESPN ESPY’s awards in the background. I reached the segment of Bruce Jenner coming out as Caitlin. Caitlin received the Arthur Ashe award for courage this year. And what a story she is living and sharing with us.
Since Caitlin made her announced and came out as a woman, I have heard so many mixed reactions and comments about her. But this ESPN piece about her triumphs and struggles throughout her life and now her current mission was so inspirational and conveyed an incredible message that I was teary eyed by the end.
Caitlin’s story is not just about living the life she wants. She is standing up for the rights of so many more people who are just trying to do the same.
The statistics she shared about the bullying, despair, suicide and violence that not only transgender people but the thousands of others, especially our young people, regularly face because they are different, a geek, or weak or odd is disheartening.
I write this opinion today to encourage each one of us, as part of humanity to become an advocate, an activist and take a stand when we see an injustice.
As Americans, we pledge “One nation under God.” Let’s fight for the rights of all people in our nation. Not just when our country is attacked or a disaster strikes. But every day, every chance we are given, we can Step Up and Make a Difference. This is volunteering at its best.
