*transphobia: fear of the trans mob I rarely cry, but I couldn’t hold back the tears yesterday, as I recited the Oath of Allegiance and swore loyalty to my new and second homeland, the United States of America. The Oath Swearing Ceremony was important to me. I had given much thought to finding appropriate clothes for the occasion and managed to find a red, white, and blue outfit that I thought was both tasteful and respectable. I received my resident card over twenty years ago; the reason I was just now becoming a U.S. citizen was only because of my procrastination. But it was still a very important day in my life, up there with the unforgettable days of my children’s births.
Wonderfully written. I loved this. You also took me back to when I took the oath of citizenship. I was so emotional, I cried. It was such a proud moment. In America and in her values, I had found my soul’s home. I cry again now when I see its values not only trampled, but widely mocked and denigrated by the very ingrates who have most benefited and prospered from these values. Welcome, and thank you for speaking up.
Welcome! We need you here.
Wonderfully written. I loved this. You also took me back to when I took the oath of citizenship. I was so emotional, I cried. It was such a proud moment. In America and in her values, I had found my soul’s home. I cry again now when I see its values not only trampled, but widely mocked and denigrated by the very ingrates who have most benefited and prospered from these values. Welcome, and thank you for speaking up.