“On the one hand, there are through lines, common elements in our journeys as trans women, that are undeniable,” she writes. Mock is weary of speaking for, or representing, a community because she is mindful of the fact that no two personal narratives are the same. The beauty of Mock’s memoir, Redefining Realness, is that it is both personal and universal her story is her own, but it also transcends the specificity of her life narrative to touch all of us, and especially those within the LGBT community who identify as trans women of color. It is a question posed by Janet Mock, who is hesitant to reveal certain aspects of her life to Aaron, the man she loves, but it is also one experienced by all of us. This question carries a universality beholden to the human condition, which seeks intimacy but simultaneously fears it. “Who will love you if you never tell the truth?” ‘Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More’ by Janet Mock
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