Linda Is A Good Friend To Transgender People
“Linda DeFruscio is a treasure of so much oral history, which has been shared by so many people on so many journeys, whom she befriended over the past decades. People have come and gone, yet Linda has maintained friendships over time. So many in the gender variant community lack these consistent friendships. She has been there for so many, yet asks nothing for her friendship, except that the same is offered in return. Many, but not all, offer this, but nonetheless, Linda still is there for each new person that comes her way. The language of what we call ourselves is changing faster than any of us can keep up with. The labels of whether we are transgender, transsexual, gender fluid, gender non-conforming, non-binary or whatever new name or label will evolve in the next day or week or year, matters greatly to each individual but can be confusing to others. Linda has never been caught up in the labels, but has built friendships with the people. Yes...the more things change, the more they stay the same. Each of us needs to share our story. That is a constant. Linda has been and still is a treasure, and as you read the following stories, I am certain you will understand why I say this."