The Third GSL-Vision Magazine 2016

V3 Editorial

Visibility

1.    the state or ability to see or be seen, 

2.   the quality or state of being known to the public,

3.   the degree to which something has attracted general attention; prominence.

 

Model Angel Gabriel
photo courtesy of Jorge Pereira

In this issue, we take a close look at what it means to be visible as an LGBT person and the consequences of acceptance in society. Being seen is the key. It breeds familiarity, which is really the gateway for empathy.

The normalization of homosexuality is occurring throughout western countries at a fast pace. Having said that, now that same-sex marriages are becoming increasingly accepted, the light now seems to be shining on the transgender struggle.

Transgenderism today is more visible than it has ever been, yet is still considered a “gender identity disorder” in many countries around the world. For those who experience profound inner discontent due to feeling that their physical body is not in sync with their inner self, life can be unbearable. They get verbally abused and have received death threats just by walking through the street. Fortunately, this is the LGBT frontier that is being addressed.

GSL as an association exists to assist the LGBT community in a myriad of ways. Among its goals are to develop and strengthen relationships with many local, and national organizations and businesses that are committed to furthering our mission of creating community and improving the quality of life for LGBT people.

And here we introduce the GSL-Visión magazine motto—

All Inclusive, All Together.

Come Out, Come Out, whoever you are…

In life you can never have too many out and proud individuals—the visible.

See you around town,

Cheyenne