General Transgender Discussion

So, I started T in october (which is super fantastic, I also realized I haven't been online in a while, and I've been getting messages about the phone conference thing which i constantly mean to call in but never get the chance to) Anyway, I apparently gained 30 pounds and on top of gaining that weight, I have a huge fear of seeing doctors, so I haven't had a Primary Care Physician since I was 18 (mostly because of the fear of my legal name, doctor commentary on my life as far on T and transitioning.) so I went 3 months with an ear infection, which the doctor at the mazzoni center (who prescribes me my T) prescribed me Amoxycillin for. But he urged me to find a PCP and…

As I have mentioned before, I transitioned on the same job I still work at today. Where I work nights the only people I am around are the security guards. It did take some time for them to get used to the change. Anyway, last night I was talking to one of the guards. At one point he asked if he could ask me a question. He asked,"Did you always know you needed to make the changes you made? I told him I knew from my first thoughts. He then asked, "Why did you not make the change sooner?" I told him until the year 2000,being from small town New England, I didn't know it was possible. We had a great talk. He asked very respectful questions and was very interested in b…

So my girl friend is mtf. I treat her like my girl friend but when we fight she tells me she's not a girl. I am not sure how to deal. I don't have anyone I can really talk to because she doesn't want to be part of the "culture". I really like her so how do I relate?

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

Still kicking ladies and gents , transition going smoothly , family still a bucket of hate an contempt was it trans out ......if I or thy visit I must look like a guy smfh , ole lady thinks I am punishing her wants nothing to do with me now all she does is yell she is now on they way out the door , school is still going good , an off to Jamaica for a week I am the maid of honor

so went to the doctor's appointment and good news....she is upping my dose some and i get to get more then a month supply...try 9 months worth...yay!! they took my bloodwork...soon as they comes back i can start doing my dose a bit higher...

Hi everyone, I am new here. I am just wondering if anyone knows where I could buy Size 14 womens high heels, besides on-line? I Live in Allentown, Pa. The promblem is I can't have them shipped to my adress because I have room mates. I really need some help here. Thanks in Advance

Trans sexualization; Trans medicalization LGBT Weekly "Christine Jorgensen preferred the term transgender: they perceived transgender as taking the “sex” out of “transsexual” – an effort to desexualize the sexualized perception of transsexual people. Sexualized perceptions of trans women are persistent. Back in 2009, theWashington, D.C. Examiner reported:..." This is a very interesting article about transgender terminology. I know there has been some debate about terminology in our own forums. Using terms to define our population is a slippery slope to be sure. I personally don't mind -- in fact I prefer, the term transgender, if we must use terms at all. Our other…

Well, for one Virginia inmate , the fourth Circuit court will decide her fate tomorrow , Wedsday , 10-24- 2012 . I'll keep everyone informed as to the outcome .................

Visited my dad the other day, and he asked me what my middle initial 'D' stood for. Told him Daniel. He got this big smile on his face and told me that was his grandfathers name. He was very pleased. I told him the reason I chose that middle name is because of it's meaning. 'Only God is my judge.' He was surprised to know that, and I am happy to know that it is also a family name. Awesome!!

so i went for my appointment at HOPES here in reno today and im still in good health and im 230lbs now from 240lbs. i got 3 vials of blood drawn and soon as i get my medicaid i can start getting my hormones. my cost for lab work and first visit was total of 20 bucks.

I don't know if this is the right board for this or not, but I'm popping it here. We all know what cis means. Someone who identifies with the gender they were born as. But I'm curious as to where the term came from. Is it an acronym? Is it something that just popped out of someone's mouth one day and caught on? Is it an old word that I, for whatever reason, just can't find in the dictionary? This has been bugging me for a while. Is there someone that can enlighten me?

Shopping for the new me has been a lot better lately and I credit my sister for it.My sister has been helping me out shopping for clothes,shoes and jewelry and it has been great help from her.Today it was buying high quality handbags that last me a long time,she loves her Dooney and Bourke handbags and introduced them to me.Was even proud of me ordering a couple today that I liked,said go for them.Not cheap too Seen this one I loved and ordered it in the black color, http://www.qvc.com/Dooney-&-Bourke-Pebble-Leather-Zip-Zip-Satchel.product.A252389.html?sc=A252389-24HR&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-11-_-A252389&catentryImage=http://images.qvc.com/is/image/a/89/a252389.0…

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

Darren Wee | 07 July 2015 "‘So, in the Bible, when a man sleeps with another man like with a woman, it’s an abomination. See, the emphasis is on a man betraying his status: He has feminized himself. So it’s a gender violation as opposed to a sexual violation.’" -- gaystarnews.com Jesus was gay or "at the very least' queer, says theologian ______________________________________ So, what's this guy's angle? Crackpot? Preacher with a twisted fantasy? Trying to whip the conservatives into a frenzy even more so than they're already in? Or did this guy just throw trans people under the bus in an attempt to get the hets off gay peoples' backs? Just wonderin' ....

Yeah just the title... btw do I get a email when someone answers? please answer fast :))))

This isn't directed to anyone here. Please do not think I am singling out anyone because I am not. I am merely saying what I am feeling as a way to inspire and have others to inspire as well. So please take this as me expressing my thoughts and feeling. Thanks and hugs. Dear Trans-Community, As I write this, it pains me to witness the many in fighting and backstabbing within our community. So many of us in the community are tired of it, yet it never will stop. I am making a plea for those out there to stop the hate within our community. Many of us are less fortunate, who can't afford to make the changes or are financially stable due to either being on government check …

Hi Everyone, I’ve been away for a while ... my personal life has been quite hectic with very much having happened since I was last on the forums. I miss the friends here that I talked with regularly and look forward to reconnecting, I am however still quite busy. The last I was here my partner and I had been working on some issues in our intimate lives as any of you know can be troublesome if you stay with the partner from before transitioning .. though it is rare I’m pleased to say there can be successful transition of a relationship on all levels when one person changes gender. I had no desire to be in a sexless marriage as many of us face as women of transsexual …

On March 29th, a task force will be formed in order to create a ministry for LGBTQI persons, allies, friends and family. I will be attending that meeting. I'm very excited about this. there are a number of gay and lesbian couples who regularly attend. So far as I know I'm the only transgender person there. Maybe I'll meet another trans person. I'm excited because I believe that the church should be leading the fight for inclusion and equality. I will let you know how the meeting went.

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 …

Hey everyone , YES EVERYBODY! That includes the crossdressers and admirers too. I'm on a "Planning Comittee " to do yet another Trans Day of Rememberance evening here , ( Richmond Virginia ) at the local Unitarian Church. I'm looking for ANY meaningful idea that's worked for you in T D O R in you're areas.If you were able to plan an event , what would you want to see?

“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…

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Hello again, Since my YouTube channel has been limping along, I decided to reach out to all my old friends, family, and aquaintances to openup that I am a transgender person. The respinse has been almost universally supportive. Almost. My bother and one strpdaughterare close-minded at this point. We will see how it goes. It still feels good for me to be opem about myself. It was high time.

I hope i don't annoy anyone by posting all the great things that are coming into my life with my parents. I share them in hopes that it might help others that are on the fence as to hanging onto a relationship, or, letting go. And by all means, if someone is harming you, let them go. In talking to my Mom this morning, she told me, "I feel so blessed to have you in my life." That is something i have been waiting a lifetime to hear. And I am a little overwhelmed. This from a woman that for 9 years, refused to really see me. And for myself, I am so thankful that God gave me the strength to wait her out. Again I do acknowledge that it is a very individual decision..…