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Someone wrote…
I’m pretty sure gender doesn’t exist anyway, so why would I limit myself by saying I am only am one gender and I only like one (or two) genders when there are so many!?
What’s your experience?
“Gwen Haworth documents her male-to-female gender transition through the voices of her parents, sisters, best friend and wife.”
Model is Jean Paul Paula. Originally posted on AndroStyle.tumblr
Someone wrote…
It’s difficult to want a penis of your own without making your vagina feel shame. I want to love it too, but sometimes it’s so alien. I want to love myself.
What’s your experience?
Model is Asia. Originally posted at TranscendentColour.
You can call me… Elijah.
I identify as… a dude. Just, flat out, a boy. Male. Sometimes I feel like the transsexual part of that is important, other times I totally forget that I’m trans and only remember when I move and my binder shifts. Though I may be effeminate, I’m still a boy. (Not really quite a man yet. Not that mature.)
As far as third-person pronouns go, … He, his, etc., although I’m forgiving if you slip up. These are the early days.
I’m attracted to… Gender is kind of like hair color for me, it’s just sort of there. Same with physical sex. Dominance is key. If you’re confident in yourself, I like that.
When people talk about me, I want them to… make sure I am not listening, because if I hear you saying something ignorant or bigoted I WIIIILLL CUUUUUT YOUUUUUUU.
I want people to understand… you are allowed to change your mind. You are allowed to think about what you want. The path you take is the one you decide upon, and no one else can make the choice for you.
Make sure you think about your future because I know for many early-transition trans people there are more things to do, more people to come out to, more products to buy, more steps to take. While there are many resources for the people trying to figure out what kind of a man or woman or other they might be, there aren’t enough for those who now have to figure out how to live with what kind of a man or woman or other they are now.
About Elijah.
I’m a Korean high school sophomore in New York City. Bow ties are cool.
» Define yourself. «
Someone wrote…
I’m not a woman with facial hair and neckties, and I’m not a man with breasts and a vagina. I’m a little more complex than that, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
What’s your experience?
You can call me… Jaden
I identify as… a Pansexual Trans-woman, Lover, Modern-day Hippie, a Feminist, and an Artist/Poet!
As far as third-person pronouns go, … I prefer female pronouns all the way, and I get giddy every time someone does use correct pronouns.
I’m attracted to… men, women, Trans-women, Trans-men, and Intersexed individuals. I’m gender blind, and look more for personality , inner beauty, creativity, open-mindedness, intelligence, kindness, and honesty.
When people talk about me, I want them to… focus on the person I am instead of acting like I’m not human, or focusing on what they believe I am instead of looking at what is right in front of them, radiating an essence that doesn’t have to be explained!
I want people to understand… genitalia doesn’t make you male or female! I don’t believe there it’s just male or female, there is much more! Words, actions, and behaviors can truly affect a person. If you make mistakes with pronouns or names, no big deal if it’s not done in maliciousness.
About Jaden
I’m a quirky girl who loves photography, art in general, reading, and poetry. I’m a Photography Major at EKU with a minor in Women and Gender Studies and Art History. I’m a lover, and I love whole-heartedly. I truly couldn’t hurt a fly, and care for everyone, even those who don’t always deserve it. I fight for equality on a daily basis as an officer for EKU’s Pride Alliance and Alphabet center (LGBTQ resource center), doing activism, raising awareness, and reviving a student organization at EKU now covering Transgender, Trans-sex, and Intersex Students. I’m also 2010’s Recipient for Erika’s Hope memorial Scholarship sponsored by Kentucky Fairness Alliance. I want to move to New York work as a photographer, to portray LGBTQ people and unravel gender norms in the media and fashion. I also want to volunteer at the LGBTQ center in New york someday. I also plan to write an autobiography telling my whole story to help and inspire others.
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Someone wrote…
I find that the more I learn about gender and how I feel about mine, the stronger I become.
What’s your experience?
You can call me… Zoe.
I identify as… terms are too complicated, I’m some where near transgirl, or maybe it’s intersex, possible crossdresser?
As far as third-person pronouns go, … I love female pronouns, but not being out, I cringe every time someone calls me a guy in school. :(
I’m attracted to… gentlemanly guys, including transguys! I like femme girls too, but any dominant person is good :)
When people talk about me, I want them to… to see me as just another girl, where I can be the cute, girly, spunky, teen girl and no one else…
I want people to understand… that for how cheery I act, it’s always covering some pain…and that for how much you insult me I can be as much of a bitch back! ^_^
About Zoe
I’m from Washington, but no, not lucky enough to be in gay friendly Seattle. I’m stuck in a close-minded, small community. I only dress feminine in public, but dream of finally one day being able to wear a skirt in school.
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Someone wrote…
Sometimes I feel like an androgynous person. Not knowing which side to choose. I don’t want there to be any border between the sides.
Where I live, the people are not so open-minded. They do not understand things like this. They are old-fashioned.
I feel like I cannot be myself without drawing major attention.
I don’t really know what to do. I hope that, sometime, people don’t have to use a body to live. They should have an avatar. Customizable: their own body, their own representive image.
I hope, by posting this message, I would find people with the same problem that I have.
What’s your experience?
An interview with Rocco and Amos from Original Plumbing.
Lytche wrote…
Gender confuses me, when it’s presented in binary opposition. My body might be male, but I don’t feel inclined to act masculine, nor do I feel the need to change my sex. I am me and this is my gender – A mixture of psychical strength, compassionate heart, empathy, smiles, kind words and self-reliance. If I could pick my gender, I want it to be pink.
Why people are so obsessed with that box which is being used only to limit one’s choices and to restrain one’s abilities is well beyond me.
What’s your experience?
You can call me… Alexa. Or Lexi. Either way. :3
I identify as… I’m not entirely sure. I lived most of my fifteen years o’ existence as a guy before I sorta realized I felt more comfortable as a girl. I started acting ridiculously feminine over time, but that didn’t fit well either. I have a pretty sensitive side but sometimes I prefer the company of doods more. I guess I’m a little bit of both… So, some sort of half-femme half-tomboy girl? But still, 100% girl.
As far as third-person pronouns go, … my appearance can sorta pass as female, but my voice is clearly male, so I get “he” and “him” usually. Some of my friends are nice about using “she” and “her,” like my sister. I’d prefer that, but I don’t get upset when people use the wrong pronouns.
I’m attracted to… the best description is probably pansexual, although I’m particularly attracted to FTM guys physically. I pride myself on being able to remove the negative from things, so I don’t care about appearance much at all. I dunno what it is about trans dudes, but they’re just cuuuute. :3
When people talk about me, I want them to… The character Grady from Parrotfish (which anyone who’s ever experienced a flux in their gender identity should read!) said it pretty well: “I want people to start knowing Grady, and not Angela.” In that way, I sorta wish it was easier for people to pick up recognizing me as I wish they would: A girl. On a totally non-gender related note, I wish they’d pick up more on my silly weird sense of five-thousand mph humor. :D
I want people to understand… That who I am isn’t changing (well, at least back to being 100% boy). I wish others knew how powerful the desire to fit my skin is and how much using “Alexa” instead of “Anthony” and “she” instead of “he” helps. Mostly I just want people to understand that I’m not really different from them (at least, not for this reason :D).
About Alexa
I’m thoroughly weird and have rid myself of silly concepts like “anger” and “jealousy.” I don’t get mad at people and in one short sarcastic monologue I could drop a thousand silly references and hilarious (and by hilarious I mean so stupid they’re funny) jokes. I’m a fledgling hipster and a total nerd. The bending of apparent gender pleases me greatly.
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Someone wrote…
I gave in….when they told me I looked better in skirts and make-up than jeans and a loose T-shirt. They like it when I straighten my hair. They like my hair long, not buzzed. They don’t like my gauges. My mother told me I was a bad catholic, and I should go to confessions…and then a therapist. I gave in when they said I look better as a size two than a 9. I gave in…I gave in.
What’s your experience?
