General Transgender Discussion

“Your child might be gay. I'm not talking about your neighbor's kid or your cousin's kid, and I'm not even talking about my kid (although they are certainly included). I'm talking about your kid. Your kid might be gay. You may want to protest: "My son doesn't like show tunes. He likes football and Legos." "My daughter doesn't play softball. She loves princess dresses and pink." "My son has a girlfriend." "My daughter has a boyfriend." "My child is too young to think about those things."” - Amelia Open Letter to Parents: Your Kid Might Be Gay I thought this to be a wonderfull letter to share here as it can just as easily be applied to transgende…

Yesterday I went to my GP to get a referral to the Gender Identity Clinic. I felt, to illustrate the matter, it best to go dressed appropriately. My doctor's is beside my place of work, so I dropped off my cycle pannier and trainers at my locker beside the office and headed over, dressed in a nice skirt, top and cardigan combo. I didn't bother with make-up or a wig, because I didn't feel like it. I wore my man boots, because my new girl boots haven't arrived yet. I like to mix it up a bit! In work I am not allowed to wear women's clothes until I have notified Human Resources and senior management at least one month in advance, to allow them to properly manage the "pro…

From the Blog of Jillian Page, Montréal. “A friend was asking me about the difference between the words “transgender” and “transsexual".” Are they interchangeable terms?” - Jillian Page difference between the words “transgender” and “transsexual"

Saddly, I knew I wasn't being ALL Of the story on another site when I asked for some back ground on Phoenix Arizonia's H O P E house . I got a couple of very nasty e-mails when I first started digging about , now I know why !

Coming out is a very personal matter. It's telling the world that this is who I am. I am mindful that my coming out process came several weeks after discovering that I was a crossdresser. When I did accept myself all of the stress in my life dissipated. It took over a week that I had gone over a divide that I never imagined that I would cross. I have concluded that coming out is not a one time event. It's happened to me a number of times. I proceeded from a crossdresser to transgenderist to transgender. At the present time I am experiencing another shift in my identity, moving closer to identifying as fully feminine. This is after a long period of relative calm. Wha…

I simply wanted to start this topic for those who are in the folds of in determinant choice of who or were they fit into the fold of Gender Variance or the trials of what will happen during transition , for those who suffer from Gender Disphoria . I as many of those here Know have transitioned with the Help of those here and a great deal of research and self discovery with the aid of the internet . though it holds a great many things that can aid you in the understanding of alot , it is far from the true nature of the beast which is Transition . I will be here just as the moderators to help you understand alot of the things your going to undergo , those with any for…

A petition is being signed asking Facebook to change their gender selection options to include Trans Woman, Trans Man, Intersex, and Genderqueer. We can make a Change Together!! View or sign the Facebook Petition for transgender gender selections

I was informed today that the Fan Free Clinic , Ricmond Virginia's only gender clinic will no longer be allowed to have ANY patient who has even a MODICUM of health care . This includes me who has medicare . I'm looking for a Gender doctor referal . I'll take anything in any direction 100 miles from Richmond .............

Please someone, explain this video to me ...I just don't get it?? They're kinda vague on the what happend to them, to get bullied, or picked on part... I kinda get the sense, Disney miss the mark on; what gets better!....again!!

Me and a friend wanted to start a stand specifically for hand-crafted trans-pride products at the Pridefest in New york..... We were curious if anyone in the area of anywhere from delaware up to massachsetts wanted in on our plan? Hopefully, after my 18th birthday we were going to open up a business online which would sell trans-only pride merch, since there seems to be a whole 3 legitimate websites to buy from and business partners from all areas would be needed for advertising and the money made from pridefest would go tward funding the website over godaddy Just PM me if you're interested in joining in on our idea! :)

I think Cali is getting with the program! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2ghoLqthu0&feature=related

This is a very interesting story... 5,000-year-old ‘transgender’ skeleton discovered "Archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old skeleton which they believe may be the remains of a transgender person..." http://www.pinknews....ton-discovered/

I'd like to start off by saying that I hope everyone is having a great time this festive season!! I've sort of spent the past few days just going through a lot of the discussions on the forum. I've been amused by the wit of a lot of the members of the forums, touched/moved by the struggles of some and over all I think I may already be growing fond of this site in a major way. I just came across a topic however that triggered the posting of this topic (which is my first ever on the site ) titled "Tides Commercial". Lately I've noticed that the media has come under fire (from the Queer Spectrum) for it's representation or rather misrepresentation of TG/TS folk. Espec…

Check this out I've tried this for two weeks and I'm getting a little results....Guess I need to give it more time LOL

This is pretty interesting documentary. ~~~ See post #5 below for links to previews of Transvestite Wives ~~~

Hello my name is Cat and I'm a nurse specialising in various laser and skin treatments. I have been treating clients for more than 5 years and I now run my own clinic in Newmarket Suffolk. I use both Alexandrite and NdYag lasers (not IPL Intense Pulsed Light) as from my many years experience in all types of laser and IPL for hair removal, I have found these to be the most effective lasers for all skin types. I also have a very effective cooling system to make the treatment more comfortable. All my lasers are medical grade, not Chinese imports so I have the support and regular service back up of a major laser company to ensure my equipment is running safely and eff…

So here is what has been going on with me lately. I have decided to make some positive life changes and I am taking charge of my life staring in 2012. First on the list is a move to Phoenix and getting involved with some of the programs that will help me with my transition into womanhood. That article that I had posted about H.O.P.E. House had me intrigued and I checked into it some more and made the decision to go down there and start my life over and go solo for the first time in 15 years. I discussed this with my dad and he supports my decision and knows that I can't live with him forever and that he's not going to be around forever so I better prepare for being on …

How many transgender people are there? The National Center for Transgender Equality estimates that between 0.25% to 1% of the population is transgender. This estimate is supported by estimates from sex researchers who have attempted to arrive at an estimated number of transgender people. I suspect the number of transgender people is much closer to 1% than it is to .25%. The latter would seem an extremely conservative number to me. The business of trying to estimate how many transgender people there are is challenging at best. Many trans people integrate into mainstream society and will not divulge their past. Others are repressed and do their best to deny the transg…

I have been dressing up quite a bit the past couple of weeks. I desire to dress up more now. My spouse has noticed and she is somewhat bothered by it. She wrote a poem about my desire to be a woman rather than a man. I understand how she feels. She fears that she is losing the male person that she married. I tell her that I’m the same person. I’m not really surprised by her response because I thought that this day would come. Things were quiet for a while. I sense that another shift is coming. I guess the holiday season may have triggered it because there have been more opportunities to dress. Just the other day I saw a transgender woman as I was crossing the stree…

So the last time I was here I had been going through some stuff in my life and my journey to be whole was not going as well as I wanted it to. Needless to say, I have been trimming the fat from my life, starting with the one thing that has been abusing me mentally and verbally and that is my biological family. My mother, my sister and most of that family is not going to be apart of my plans. I have spent years trying so hard to hold it together and keep my family value of being or trying to be close knit. Yeah...didn't work how I wanted it to work. So now they won't be getting nothing from me. No cards, calls and not even a care from my heart. I will turn my heart off for…

Source: Moonhawk River Stone, a Schenectady therapist who specializes in treating transgender people provides definitions of the following terms; Androgynous Cisgender Cross-dressing Drag queens Gender dysphoria Gender identity disorder Gender-reassignment surgery Intersex LGBTQ Sex vs. gender Transgender Transition Transphobia Transsexual Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/A-glossary-of-transgender-terms-2342389.php#ixzz1fej1dCK9

I am trying really hard to stay positive, but ? All I want to do is stop existing! May be people were right when they told me I am platitude. this person told me to leave the web site /chat room. This hurt my feelings very much! maybe I should not write this massage but it bothers me to be rejected, and judged again. Sorry to bother you; please forgive me. If you wish I will leave this one too? Thank you for your time. Peace Out

"Words build thoughts and thoughts create actions. Thus, every word helps lay the foundation for empowered trans people and trans equality worldwide." Read: What Not To Say When Discussing Transgender People See the poster: Words that are Transphobic and Why What could you add to this list?

I noticed the post about chasers and admirers. I reckon you ladies and gents have your fair share of that garbage. It is my hope that nobody thinks that of me. I guess it would be the right thing to do in telling you all why a cisgender is here. First off, I'll try to keep any spiritual or religious stuff on my blog. I realize some may hate reading religious stuff. If you recall in the book of Acts the apostle Paul was preaching to the Jews and they hated him Some enough to follow him around disputing what he preached. This by the way is a sign of true hatred. Anyway, to get back on track I preach in a church to a small congregation. I love doing that and i…

Los Angeles - "Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who shot and killed a transgender woman in Hollywood late Thursday night and who may also be responsible for the attempted armed robbery of another transgender woman in West Hollywood less than an hour later..." Read the article: Police seek help in finding transgender woman's killer