We Get You Babe...

Chastity Bono, the only child of 60's icons Sonny and Cher, recently began her long journey of gender change from a woman to a man. The courage and strength to make such a decision, most people cannot begin to understand. Hopefully, when all is said and done, Chastity, now Chaz, will be able to find peace and live a long, happy life. Now, that being said, I've just got to say I had a little problem with this whole story right from the beginning. Not because of the stigma that society might cast on those who decide to take such drastic steps to make things right but because of Cher and wondering how she must be feeling. Even though People.com reports that she's fine and will support Chaz's decision, one can't help but wonder what personal feelings she must be experiencing. Those of us who are old enough to remember The Sonny & Cher Show and the sweet little girl that obviously was the apple of her mother & father's eye, can't help but feel for Cher. No matter how loving and open minded a parent is, there has got to be some sense of sadness and loss when a child decides to under go gender change....I hope the community that has loved and supported Cher for so many years continues to do so, as well as Chaz, on the long journey that lies ahead.