You can call me… magdelyn

I identify as… transcendental idealist tranz explosion (or just transcendental tranny).

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I don’t care.

I’m attracted to… big beautiful black men; drunk women who are shamelessly inappropriate; lonely people; the disabled; losers; the disenfranchised; the despised; sex offenders; punks (in the late 1970’s, early 1980’s presentation) and older men who express traditional notions of masculinity.

When people talk about me, I want them to… be shocked by my audacity.

I want people to understand… I am who I am. I won’t apologize for not fitting into the gender binary. Nor will I apologize for not fitting into some queer theory category. I won’t conform my opinions to make you feel comfortable. I don’t care about your ideology, nor your cultivated indignities. If I offend you, “fuck you.”

About Magdelyn
Maggie is a self-hating, self-destructive, profoundly lonely, stupid broad.

» Define yourself. «

If Only, originally uploaded by blueoilpaint.

Someone wrote…

I was asked how I identify for the first time ever. I had dreamed about that moment for years.

And I had no answer.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

remembering , originally uploaded by GB Gitana-Woolf.

Marimacho2, originally uploaded by DapperQ.

You can call me… Treyvon or Trey

I identify as… FTM aka A Real Boi

As far as third-person pronouns go, … He, Him, His… all the masculine pronouns

I’m attracted to… attractive people, mainly women by physical attraction, but all kinds of personality

When people talk about me, I want them to… remember me for my determination, my intelligence, my crazy temper, my goofy ways, but once you know me well you understand that all the attributes that define me are under the huge umbrella of LOVE

I want people to understand… I’m easygoing, chill, love to have fun and make people smile. I respect everyone as they respect me and I love people! But don’t take me as a fool with my pants on the ground.

About Treyvon
I’m just me, someone wanting aiming to make dreams come true and live life as it should be lived… freely. Know me and love me for what’s inside of me and I’ll do the same. Outside, just remember my smile.

» Define yourself. «

Lex recommends…

This is a wonderful “It gets better” message from Todrick Hall including Pace Students, Washington Irving HS, Todd Caldwell, Peter Forde, Russel Orlov, Wesley Bishop, Jake Grinsted, Virginia Cavaliere, Simeon Buresch, Braden Summers, J’Beau, Laquet Sharnell, Ian Paget, Natalia Johnson, Sam Cahn, Liz Gallagher.
It features Jewel, Ellen Degeneres, Perez Hilton, Chris Colfer, Anne Hathaway and others.

» Recommend something. «

cat fancy, originally uploaded by Edwin.Isford.

Someone wrote…

No matter what I wear, I still feel like I’m in drag.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

You can call me… Luna

I identify as… a Kinsey 5 completely cisgendered female trying to be the best ally I can

As far as third-person pronouns go, … she/her

I’m attracted to… “Pleasantly plump” pretty ladies. And the odd willowy-yet-muscular boy

When people talk about me, I want them to… not dis me

I want people to understand… I came here looking for information. I’m trying to write a novel that includes a genderqueer mother/son duo, and I wanted some concrete facts on what it would be like to be them. I found nothing of what I thought I wanted…instead I found such a wonderful array of humanity experiencing things that I could never imagine people go through and feel like. And all I can do is cry and thank God that I’ve discovered this beautiful piece of creation. I want people to understand that I want to be an ally. I want people to understand that I accept them.

God, I hope this is allowed. I feel like a tool already. T-T

About Luna
I was bullied as a kid for wearing outdated clothes and glasses, and for reading a lot. When I got older I was harassed for not hiding my sexual orientation. Then my (now) ex-girlfriend, who was abused by her own mother, turned all that emotional abuse on me. Most of my dearest friends have suffered abuse or experienced a profound loss.

I want the hurting to stop. I want to stop the hurting.

On the lighter side, my passions are art history, comparative religion, musical theatre, Tarot, jewelry, and astrology.

» Define yourself. «

Queer History, originally uploaded by altemark.

You can call me… Courtney

I identify as… Genderqueer

As far as third-person pronouns go, … She, he, or sir

I’m attracted to… Tattooed and pierced men and women. Sarcasm, intelligence, and humor

When people talk about me, I want them to… not be afraid to call me by what they see. I don’t want people to worry about hurting my feelings because I want to be described by what they see instead of what they think I’d like to hear

I want people to understand… I am a very understanding and caring individual regardless of how I dress or carry myself. I am just me. Take it or leave it :)

About Courtney
They call me Courtney. :D
I am 23 and work as a body piercer. I’m very easy going and generally a happy person. I care deeply about the feelings of others and am constantly moved by acts of compassion and love. <3

» Define yourself. «

Midwest GenderQueer, originally uploaded by kaburkhardt.

Date with Dresstiny 2, originally uploaded by RyeOfTheDead.

Someone wrote…

The other week I had to meet my mother at work, and she gave me her car keys so I could wait for her in the car. She told security, “Don’t worry if you see a girl getting into my car, it’s my daughter.” She went to leave, then turned and said, “Don’t worry if you see a boy getting in my car, it’s my daughter”. I felt so much love for her when she told me.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

J recommends…

Scissor Sisters are one of the top gay bands in pop music right now. This album deals with a lot of queer issues, such as non-normative sex and gay subcultures. Plus, the cover is a photo by Robert Mapplethorpe who was a seminal queer artist. In the future, this album will likely be regarded as a queer cultural document and statement about 2010.

» Recommend something. «

Boombox Pride, originally uploaded by alispenali.

A reader recommends…

Sarah Hoffman writes about raising her pink boy in a supportive and affirming way. She shares lots of resources for other parents and for schools who want to do anti-bullying work. Her blog appeals not just to parents but to adult LGBT people.

» Recommend something. «

A reader asks…

How can I help a genderqueer friend cope with gender dysphoria?

Please post your response in the comments below.

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Eye of Horus dress #2, originally uploaded by Luis Drayton.