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  1. 12-01-2011, 04:24 PM #1
    AniaR
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    I am Jazz: Transgendered and a Mermaid!

    Hey everyone, I didn't get to catch it but many of my classmates today told me about a documentary that aired about a transgendered girl named Jazz who makes her own mermaid tails! Jazz has been transgendered basically since 6 from what I've read and her family is really pioneering raising her openly like that.

    Here's some info I found: http://janetmock.com/2011/11/25/i-am...e-documentary/

    Here's her youtube (moderated by mom) http://www.youtube.com/user/Gnetluvsgreg you should totally watch her videos.

    I sent her mom a little message just to introduce the mermaiding community and let her know many mers here like to advocate for LGTBQ rights! I told her about the mer-queens calendar and how mermaiding has been for me. I think she'd like to know there's so many of us out there and that it's something she could do when she's older too!
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  2. 12-01-2011, 04:27 PM #2
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    I saw your post on face book~ She is such a cute little girl..! ;v;
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    I actually have a Facebook page now~
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  3. 12-01-2011, 04:41 PM #3
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    I would have never know! What a beautiful girl! I would have loved to read more about her mermaid tails <3
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  4. 12-01-2011, 04:42 PM #4
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    yes I couldnt find a youtube clip or anything, I'll keep an eye out
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  5. 12-01-2011, 05:10 PM #5
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    ^ great..thank u
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    I found a video with Jazz in her mermaid tail---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H0PO...el_video_title
    "Silence is beautiful, not awkward. The human tendency to be afraid of something beautiful is awkward."
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  7. 12-02-2011, 07:07 PM #7
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    thanks aqua I'll share it too!
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  8. 12-02-2011, 07:12 PM #8
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    Ok great! Srry I could find more photos..I just happened across this one ^_^
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  9. 12-22-2011, 12:36 PM #9
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    Remember Jazz the beautiful transitioning girl who loves mermaids? She's certainly left a big impression on her mermaid sisters and brothers around the world! I contacted Jazz's mom to explain a bit about the mer community and how we're welcoming and want to show support and she directed me to this charity! Here you can make a donation to help trans kids everywhere! In the way she's heading I have a feeling Jazz is going to be a real splash-maker. Also check out the site to see Jazz as a mermaid!!! ♥

    www.transkidspurplerainbow.org

    Jazz's mom had this to say:

    Hi,

    Thanks so much for writing. Jazz was so excited to read your email. She of course wants to know where you got your tail. She wants a realistic one so badly. LOL We would also love to buy a Calendar. Please let us know where to order one. Also, can you spread the word about our foundation. We are trying so hard to help transkids who have been thrown into the streets by families who don't accept them. Our website is: www.transkidspurplerainbow.org. If every mermaid were to donate $5 we could help save lives.

    {{{BIG HUGS}}}
    Jeanette and Jazz
    Im going to email her back and let her know where to buy mertailor's calendar (I dont support mertailor, but I do think the calendar is an excellent idea and great for a trans kid who loves mermaids to look up to!) and give her the links to tail makers
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    Quote Originally Posted by AniaR View Post
    Im going to email her back and let her know where to buy mertailor's calendar (I dont support mertailor, but I do think the calendar is an excellent idea and great for a trans kid who loves mermaids to look up to!) and give her the links to tail makers
    You're so awesome Raina! So happy you've taken her under your fin
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  11. 12-22-2011, 01:41 PM #11
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    her interviews are so amazing shes so well spoken. If I had the means Id commission a realistic tail for her myself. In one of the little visdeos she's swimming under water in the tail she made and it looks so awesome!!!
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  12. 01-19-2013, 08:23 PM #12
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    Jazz was on 20/20 tonight! I also wanted to share these photos of her, gurl is so well spoken, I cried through the whole thing I was so proud!



    you can follow her on FB https://www.facebook.com/TransKidsPu...nbowFoundation

    I was thinking it would be cool to make her a video featuring a bunch of mers!
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    I i seen Jazz ages ago in the tv documentary, a few years back, she is so adorable and i think her parents are s amazing for allowing her to be who she truly is. One of my younger brothers (i have 5 alive and 1 that past on as a baby, all younger i'm the only girl) has recently told me that he feels he should of been a girl, he likes to transform himself into a girl and is always asking me tips on things such as wether he looks to masculine in things.
    Also a friend of mine who was born a girl underwent transgendered surgery to remove the uterus and ovaries and is now a man, in fact you wouldn't believe he ever WAS a female, he is currently married to my best friend who is a lesbian.....a big step for a couple here in australia, i cant remember how they got around our laws.

    Jazz is such a beautiful girl, with such a beautiful soul, i wish her only happiness
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    such a doll i want to hug her. Kudos to her for doing what she does. Raina thats a sweet idea!!
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    Wow!! To be as young as she is and face the world in such an open way, that is simply amazing! Good for her, she is a very brave and inspiring little girl. Thanks for sharing!

    I have actually read somewhere that transgender children fall in love with mermaids very often because of their tails. The "typical" mermaid is pictured with her tail starting right below their belly button, meaning they have no genitals to be identified by. Therefore making it extremely easy to be whichever gender they wish. I thought that it was interesting
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  16. 01-20-2013, 11:52 AM #16
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    yes they mentioned on this most recent TV special that there is a trend of transgendered kids loving mermaids
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    Oh i havent seen it, i should watch it.
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    Hi everyone! This is Jazz. I recently joined this network because I wanted to learn how to make my own silicone mermaid tail when I came across this page! It made me so happy to see that the mermaids in this community support me! My mom has told me all about the kind emails and messages! I also wanted to thank Raina for your beautiful article
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    Omigosh, WELCOME! It's so great you joined, I think it's fantastic to see you here! WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME!
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