Nicole Maschke

I am a 60 year old spinal fusion and throat cancer survivor who has lived as a transgendered female since approximately age 13. My beloved (biologically female) wonderful wife, of 18 of the best years of my life, Aileen Terra died at Malachi House, in Cleveland, Ohio on November 20, 2010. I had to step away from Change.org in order to re-focus my energies, while in bereavement. But now, with only approximately 3 months left before my bereavement is concluded, I am once again trying to move forward to be a helpful voice, no matter how small or insignificant, for the cause of human rights in the world. The journal/blog that I began when Aileen died, has migrated to WordPress.com. I am sorry for not being here. I hope that you will understand, that I just needed some time. I look forward to rekindling the great friendships I had here on Change.org.