Pronouns
November 11, 2021
I am enrolled in three classes. This does not go well with trying to process losing a husband. However, one of my classes is quite practical. It’s called Understanding Gender Identity. I chose it because I want to be up-to-date on the ever-changing vocabulary that goes with sexual identity. To me, referring to a single person as “they” does not come easily.
My own vocabulary is challenging at this moment. My apartment is no longer ours. It’s mine. We don’t have tickets to a concert, I do.
And when I went to a dinner party last weekend, there were five people, not six, although in my heart, Peter was there. He would have loved the conversation.
And the dinner.
So many subtle changes. Most that none of us would even think of. I hope you will keep posting and sharing.
Posted by: Monica James | November 11, 2021 at 09:01 AM
Brave woman, Judy. Take care of yourself. Maureen xx
Posted by: Maureen Helen | November 11, 2021 at 09:14 AM
I continue to be extremely impressed by the gracefulness with which you handle the challenges of ageing (and now loss), particularly since I have some very different examples in my life. And I have really come to believe that intellectual curiosity is the key to that (or at least one of the keys). While the people I am thinking of have closed their minds to anything new in their 60s or even earlier, you take classes on gender identity!
I am several decades younger than you but I always enjoy your blog and consider you a true role model.
Posted by: Susan in Berlin | November 11, 2021 at 01:57 PM
I rarely if ever miss one of your posts, every Thursday and Sunday. I hope you continue to blog for many years.
Posted by: Anne Brew | November 11, 2021 at 04:36 PM
Changing to single pronouns will take some time. Give yourself all the time you need.
Posted by: dkzody | November 15, 2021 at 06:33 PM
You were very fortunate to have shared a social life with him. Not everyone gets that in life.
Posted by: Jadie | November 20, 2021 at 09:45 PM