General Transgender Discussion

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…

Samantha Allen | 05.19.17 5:35 PM ET "“This pervasive ideology says that trans women are shameful, that trans women are not worthy of being seen and that trans women must remain a secret— invisible and disposable,” the Redefining Realness author wrote. “If a man dares to be seen with a trans woman, he will likely lose social capital so he must adamantly deny, vehemently demean, trash and/or exterminate the woman in question.”" -- thedailybeast.com Why A Lot of Americans Don't Want To Befriend a Transgender Person

Hello everyone! As long as I can remember, I've felt like I was female in a male body. However, for many reasons, I have decided against transitioning; I've decided it's just not for me. I've decided I can accept being female in a male body. Does anyone else here feel as I do? (If so, you might want to check out my site: http://www.geocities.com/girlinside123/)

Transgender History Makers They Didn't Teach You About In School (msn.com) This discussion has been outlawed in Florida Schools, and if you're a teacher here, you'll likely be fired and lose your license if you do. 🫢

November is traditionally a busy month for me. I've bee slowed down the past few days by elevated blood pressure (doing better, thanks) but the mind is still sharp. Next Monday is Veteran's Day. I have marched in the past but this time I will be a spectator. Though my transness was hidden from me when I served I am proud of my service. I will attend Transgender Day of Remembrance festivities also. Once again I plan on speaking briefly. Over time these two events have meant more to me. What it demonstrates is that we are everywhere. We have talents, gifts, skill, and perseverence. No one can ever tell me we can't perform. We have done well even under duress. With th…

Well, after two weeks of pure hell, my mother finally kicked me out of the house. I am still in shock over it and very numb and I think that's my body's defenses kicking in so I don't have a mental breakdown. But, now I can honestly so without a doubt I have experienced the worse form of rejection from my family since coming out, short of murder. I have applied to a graduate school and Im hoping i can get in for their summer classes. This is all craziness

found this one while searching videos about transgender stuff and he popped up so got curious and oh boy hes off his rocker...specially the videos hes got titled regarding transgender https://www.youtube.com/user/GraceByWhichIStand/videos

i started dating a trans girl earlier this year. We really hit it off and had many things in common. It was a really great relationship until we became serious. I wont go into details but i think im done with dating until after surgery. Besides, i think my hrt is sorta getting me into being attracted to men now. Stay away from relationships until after transition. not worth the pain.

All my old male clothes have been sent to the burn pile, with the exception a select few items from my military service ...life so far is great now on to the fight of getting my twofaced doc on board and lif will be even better

Hello Everyone, I am slowly moving through some external transitioning and I do not honestly know where I will end up. But As I change on the outside it is recorded in pictures. I like myself a lot better as I look now moving more from FTM. Lately I have been reacting in my head to older pictures of me that are much more female and I am having a hard time. I was wondering how people felt about old pictures of themselves before beginning to transition. Do you keep pictures? Did you burn them? Do you wipe out the fact that was you? Or have you found some way to keep your past? My gut wants to wipe it out. People I know from before can’t bear that I would wipe out…

I read through some of my old writings prior to and after I came out. I was a jumble of confusion and longing. I was confused about my gender. At the same time I wanted to break out of my so-called normal existence. After I came out, I grew into my new identity as a transgender person. I absorbed every experience that came my way. My gender issues stretched as far back as 2000. I didn't know what I was wrestling with at that time. It was much bigger than I imagined. I always believed that we possess both feminine and masculine traits. Why some are equated with one gender and not the other is beyond me. It shows the fallacy of the gender binary system when someone goes …

So I am a butch dyke and never have worn feminine clothing, looking in the mirror I look for square jaw, broad shoulders, muscle definition, I shave my head, I hide my tits, I do not like "girlie" things but I do like women, I have always felt this way. Despite not being femme I have never minded this body until now - for the last couple years it bleeds a lot and often and I am sick of it, fibroids - Hate the idea of a hysterectomy because I think most surgeons and hospitals are unsafe and a body needs its parts, But T - I would love to take T and look more masculine and stop bleeding (if it would do that.) Am over 50 but menopause is not visible on the horizon yet - is t…

I just don't know where to start. I sat thinking the other day about my father and how much he has hurt me. So I decided to phone him and give him one last chance, I thought to myself if he rejects me again, then I will rule him out of my life and I agreed to move on. So I rang his cell and we ended up in a massive argument, which is what I thought would happen. So I let about 10 minutes pass, then I sent him a text message - " You're just like my mother, I know you'd reject me again, well, that's ok, because it doesn't matter how many times you reject me I still love you ". So I let a few minutes pass and rang him again, this time the conversation was a lot more ca…

I am going to the cosmetic surgeon monday at 2:30 to get Juvederm injections in my upper lip. It lasts 4 to 6 months and promises to give me a kissable pouty mouth. I'm in my fabulous 40's and I'll be damned if I'm going to spend the next 50 years of my life with no upper lip. If I have a 'trout pout' you will see one angry freemouse monday evening. I am nervous and praying that I dont turn out like the cat lady, see below. This aint me, it's catlady.

Coming out is tough, scary, and impacts everyone in our lives. There's no uncertainty about that. But it's part of many of our lives. Here is something I just came across that speaks to me: An important reminder that YOU are important too. Here's what our posters are feeling: 1. I screwed up everyone by coming out. 2. My former partner is feeling hurt/betrayed by my coming out. 3. My children are hurt/angry/permanently damaged by my coming out. 4. Everything is my fault because nothing will ever be the same again and I caused all of these changes. So...here we are. All wound up in our guilt. The world's problems...or so it feels...on our shoulders. …

The topic may seem a little off. I am a business woman and probably soon to be in the media as I am spearheading my own thoughts on the Unisex bath room issue at the University of Virginia . Besides that, own a design firm that makes models and movie props as well as renting antique cars . Because of this , I have to look like a business woman . I see so many Trans women dressing ether in club wear or dressing in something that looks awful on their body shape . Now TG Guide members ,would you want to participate in photos of clothing that looks correct for the work place or provide advice ? Lets talk !

Several months ago, I was asked to be a gues speaker to a primarily Gay group that lives at a Senior citizen facility. I accepted the invitation without question . First, I see these people in several situations outside of the center all the time . second , I want to help bridge shall we say, some of the "Fear " some gays have of us . I'm also tired of the portrayal some of the media has of us too. It was decided to have a Panel dicussion and to have a question and answer session on being Transgnder . Also , I'm to find out what prospective Tennants might wish to have avalible to them in a semi assisted living enviorment . This is a sincere question being asked by t…

I have been wondering about the way we (as a community) refer to women. Why do we so easily and readily call grown women 'girls'? Do you think that we should find another more respectful term rather than 'GG'? What about CGW (cis-gender woman)? Is this not a better descriptor? Am I being too politically correct? Check out: https://daniellaargento.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/referring-to-women/ for more if you are interested.

Yesterday , history was made in Richmond Virginia my my son and I at the Valentine Museum , er History Center . Our WONDERFUL photographer , Mr. Michael Simon was on hand to record this memorable event digitally . Also on hand Megan and Dominick , both Valentine curators . as witnesses . I love sharing history as I was born in Richmond and giving insight as to the burgeoning Transgender movement that I saw gain momentum when ms Christine Jorgensen spoke that warm May night at the old VCU Franklin st gym . I was a news reporter/ announcer at W J R B , the VCU radio station then . Yes, I moved away to California , then Texas , only to return again . Here , I saw the birth …

For the >5 decades of my life before I came to an understanding that I'm transgender and that's okay I assumed that any small steps toward transition would be a slippery slope for me down Alice's rabbit hole. I was scared that I would find the euphoria impossible to resist, that transitioning would be like a rampant opioid addiction. I thus kicked the can down the road for many years while fighting depression and general mental malaise. I started transitioning two years ago with coming out to a small group of family and friends. Through 2017 I took more small steps with much reluctance and trepidation: buying more clothing, getting my ears pierced, starting work …

I am soooo happy as of last Monday I Victoria Anne am legal , the judge signed the papers changing my name and I was jumping for joy ,literally I was so excited. I have this step done and now I can move forward , I can't describe the feeling it is so wonderful. I had a friend with me and we celebrated the event with a manni and peddi lunch and dinner. I can't wait to get all the papers filed with all proper parties so I will get my mail in my new name, I am just so happy and had to share with you all.

is why so many people are "in the closet". WHAT ARE PEOPLE HIDING FROM? It's a great big beautiful world out here people, get out and enjoy life as the person you are. Don't let anyone get you down, or tell you that you can't (or shouldn't) do something. You simply need to dismiss the naysayers. (and this includes ANYONE who is a naysayer, "family", "friends", etc., etc) If someone doesn't like what you're doing, then the hell with them. Tell them they have a choice, they can either love, cherish and accept you, or they won't be in your life anymore, and you will simply dismiss them from your life. That is what I have done. WE HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HAPPY TOO. …

Hi, I had a burning desire to find questions on as a male dating on websites. It reflected a very conservative response from female gender on their part. So I eventually dealt with negative feedback from online dating and learned to live with it. Now during my four years of transition into female and living as her mostly, trying online dating is another false indicator not to get into to for learning to my surprising astonishment! Yes a lot attention you get as a women, one being as CDS women in online dating. But the websites are constructed in a way to discourage, men and women meeting in the SAME city where as men and women from far off different cities are encourag…

dear ladies and gentlemen iwas just now asked to leave a chat room why? when asked :are you female?: i said :im transgender:i was then informed :you dont belong here! dont come here to prolinthestyze ! then i was cut off oh dear god hatred is ever y where even cyberspace please reply i feel pretty down right now ladywolf

If you've come out and had an open outright rejection and also had a closed rejection(meaning someone has a real issue with you but doesn't say it) Which one was worse. Or if you not come out as I have not. Which one do you fear more? For me I would much rather have the outright rejection. I think having someone who has an issues and not saying so is much worse, at least for me.