General Transgender Discussion

Today was my 36th, and had a few appts for my son at the eye doc .. so i told my girlfriend that i wanted to go with fully dressed she was a bit unsure becuase we were dropping our daughter off and the grandparents , i told her not to worry and it would be better for them to see me like this than finding out second hand and i could explain some stuff,, all that went well grandma thought i was a teacher from the school riding along grandpa was a bit unsure bit was cool with it, the akward part is her brother live with her parnets due to being diabetic and he started flirting with me , i got that sorted out fairly quick... onto the appt for my son all went like clock work …

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As many of you know, I have been transitioning for years. So, I write this with joy and also embarrassment, that it took me this many years to get here. As I mentioned in the ftm forum, over my vacation time, I let my beard grow. I came close to shaving it off before going back to work. That fear of what will people say and always trying to just be invisible. Well I kept the beard. And glad I did. I realized that yes, people might talk about me behind my back....So What??? From what I hear they already do. 1 or 2 might say something belittling to my face, So What? That's just 1 or 2 people I do not need in my life. having the courage to finally be me, do what I…

Matthew Breen | July 18 2014 "Nevertheless, two words have been conflated with trans identities, and those words have hijacked much of the discourse. The vitriolic conversations over the use of the words tranny and she-male—who can claim ownership over them and who should heed their power to injure as slurs, who is in-group and who is an outsider—have been caustic and divisive." --advicate.com Editor's Letter: Excising That Word

Hi, I am struggling with my gender identity and currently feeling confused about it. I am also questioning my sexuality identity, and I'm trying to find the right gender identity and the right answers for myself.

Scott De Buitleir, Posted: 10/17/2012 11:42 am An advertisement for a popular cellphone network in Ireland has been heavily criticized as being transphobic and promoting stereotypes of transgender people. The advertisement depicts a young man dancing with a drag artist in order to avail himself of the bar's free Wi-Fi. When he realizes that the cellphone network Meteor offers a free Internet package, the young man stops dancing and leaves the bar, while the drag queen spots another unassuming entrant to the bar. -huffingtonpost.com Cellphone Advertisement Blasted as 'Transphobic' (with Video)

Supermodel Bar Refaeli posted a photo online of her standing in front of a urinal with the caption ‘LGBT ALL EQUAL’ 09 June 2013 | By Jean Paul Zapata "An Israeli supermodel has sparked online controversy with a photo of her standing in front of a urinal." --gaystarnews.com Israeli model shows LGBT support with urinal photo _______________________________________________ There have been several discussions about how [trans]women are poorly portrayed in media, and seemingly used to garner [the wrong kind of] attention in advertising. Too often, someone thinks it's amusing to portray a [trans]woman in a men's room at a urinal, or make her look like some neander…

Or do they? Transpeople apparently weren't included in the study. Seems to me this study could potentially discredit anyone who identifies as trans. -dml ___________________________ Diane Anderson-Minshall, August 05 2012 2:27 PM ET "...a new study finds that pupil dilation is an accurate indicator of sexual orientation. When people look at erotic images and become aroused, their pupils open up in an unconscious reaction, which gave researchers a much easier way to to study orientation and arousal without traditionally invasive blood flow to the genital measurements. ""So if a man says he's straight, his eyes are dilating towards women," Savin-Williams told Liv…

I grew up in the 60s and 70s when a polite society didn't talk about transgender topics. I learned the hard way that you just didn't even mention such things in my family. I got past all that and began exploring my gender identity in the 80s and fully transitioned in the early 90s. It still wasn't a very accommodating society but I was lucky enough to be able to live in stealth mode. Transgender people who came before us had a very difficult path for sure. But I have noticed over the past 30 years that society is ever-so-slowly evolving regarding understanding and acceptance of transgender people. Every now and then I see a development and I think, perhaps naively, that …

Getting more confindent when i go out as Victoria as time passes.I joined a dart leauge a few months ago at a local pub as my male name but now go completely as Victoria.I have been getting lots of support and love from my friends there and couldnt be happier. Also have been going dancing there a few times to a live band and have had no problem with dance partners.I am finnally going to post a a few pics here! Feel free to look and comment if you wish. Love and hugs! Victoria ❤❤

Hi and happy holidays and marry Christmas to all. I'm Tinalynn Ann(Tim)) ,, And I was wondering how many you all have ever had spend Christmas home alone?? like for me recently I played all my gender for all to see including my family to which their response to me making what they basically knew alone official. was to let I be known no if an or buts,,,that is choose to continue along this path that I would not be welcome to protake in any family gatherings-events. such a s thanksgiving and Christmas and summer vacations. So for the last couple holidays except for this past Thanksgiving to which I spent with my step father and brother and his wife. And as wri…

Not sure if anyone else has dealt with this. I finally, after a very tough week, realized that i have been living my life for everyone else except for me. I always felt i was being selfish if I did'nt, in some way, conform. Take care of everyone but me. After a week from hell, I now know that, I need to be the man I am. And, if others don't like who I am, it's their problem, not mine. I will say, in this past week, dealing with loss, my dad's illness, and more, well I have never come so close to suicide. And i know it is all because i have been stifling who I am to please others. In looking to change my ways, I have been making a list of goals. Goals for my own …

Recently my son remarked to my wife that she wears the pants now while I wear the skirts. I take that as a compliment.

Adrianne and I are planning on taking several trips as my MD is getting worse, before I'm completely unable to travel. One place I want to go is Key West. And it's not for the sun and beach. I want to meet Robert. I've wanted to meet him for a very long time. But since we'll be there for several days, and I don't plan on sleeping at the museum, I was wondering if anyone knew of any transgender friendly places there. Or anything else that would be worth checking out. We're thinking of going this summer. Hopefully. Other places on the list are Chicago, Washington DC, San Diego Zoo, Tijuana Mexico, Bradford PA (Zippo Factory), Wyoming (Bear Tower), Monroe CT (Annabelle)…

A day does go by that I read of another transgender woman killed. Brazil has the most trans murders followed by Mexico then the United States. With the increased visibility and many ordinances for trans people becoming law, the vitriol and violence has been wratcheted up a few notches. The United States is one of the biggest exporters of anti-TGLB hate to places like Africa, Jamaica, and eastern Europe. Here is where we must be vigilant. Two projects of mine is to refute the lies that passing protections for transgender people will affect religious rights. The other is that I will demonstrate that transgender people were front and center at Stonewall and other movemen…

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I’ve been here for about a year and a half now. I’ve met so many amazing people, and learned so much in that time. Many things I never would have thought of, much of which was need-to-know. And unlike other sites I’ve been to, it was offered with love and respect. I’ve seen a few conversations that could be considered controversial, but everyone kept it clean and the language appropriate. This site strives for a PG rating, and it has earned it. So I just wanted to thank everyone here for their help on my journey. And if I have helped even one person for 5 seconds, I want to say thank you for having given me that opportunity.

His cruel and hateful policies are going to put me back on the street, and Adrianne back with her parents. We won't be able to survive when he cuts out foodstamps and social security. If it wasn't for foodstamps, we wouldn't be able to eat. I couldn't drive my car anymore, because gas will be too damn expensive. Pardon my language. But we're not just leaving the country, we may be leaving the entire continent. We're thinking about Europe. I'm hoping for Scotland. If that's not possible, then I'm thinking Germany. Scot is the vast majority of my heritage, and German makes up the rest. So that's the reason for them being my preferred choices. Yeah like all white Americans, …

Advocate.com October 30 2014 1:52 PM ET STUDY: Despite Discrimination, Trans Parents Are Raising Happy Kids Mitch Kellaway A new study finds that transgender parents and their children have positive, healthy relationships, even while they face external barriers.

Hi, I decided to write and post this in the forums because I felt it was something I’d like to share. As most of you may know, I’ve been doing what I can as a Moderator and as a News Editor for our wonderful community here at TGGuide. I'll be away for a couple weeks and I’m sharing because this is another of such things we in the TG community must face ... It’s been an emotional couple days for me and my family ... well ever since my Grandma (Nan we call our Grandmothers where I’m from) had a stroke a week and a half ago ... she passed away yesterday. I’m flying out tomorrow for two weeks, to also help my Mom out with whatever she needs, cooking, cleaning all the da…

The following may sound ridiculous but everyone thinks differently. Answers are here. Trans people are “done” with transition when A we’ve had “the operation.”B the little red thermometer pops out of our butt.C we get fired from our job.D we are in the place we want to be, physically and emotionally.Trans people use public restrooms because: A we want to spy on you.B all the cool people hang out there.C public restrooms are so nice and clean, and the toilet paper is squeezably soft.D we have to pee.Many trans people are very vocal political activists because: A we love the weather in D.C.B we don’t get enough attention just by being trans.C we hope to meet Sarah Palin som…

I just came across this YouTube video and I agree with the guy to a point. He is using just the one case to make his point which I agree with but just in this case and not all cases. Let me know what you think? Australian Transgender Athlete BANNED from DESTROYING WOMEN - YouTube I am thinking about women who transition early in life and don't have the body advantage as others might when transitioning later on. In this case she hasn't fully transitioned either. I am not sure why she even wants to compete? How much fun can it be? Are there women her size in the league? Zdeno Chara, 6'9" NHL defenceman (ice hockey), there are players a foot smaller than hi…

Did get good news today at the hair salon I go to,been a customer there since I was 17 years old.The owner I have known for a long time is retiring next month and met the new owner today taking over whom bought her out.It is going to be the same transgender friendly and learned about me well being bigender living and dress as female.I had an appointment anyway and she was ready for me asking the right questions.The new owner and I will get along and listened to me.Always wanted to try something new for a change and said thought about a medium length cut,said it was a good idea and went to work on what I wanted.I love my new look and told her thank you.Did listen to me on …