General Transgender Discussion

"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 know I ask an awful lot of questions, but as many of you know this is the first time that I'm open with myself and others about who I am. I wanted to know, because I'm in the process of looking for a new job, When would be the appropriate time to tell your employer about name/gender/pronoun business?

Hi all. Had an incident happen at work that at first ticked me off, but then made me very thankful that I work at a place that values the work I do. Had a co-worker start calling me 'it,' to a few people. A couple people that heard it, went to my boss and told him. Well, this co-worker got written up and was told, one more time, and he gets his walking papers. All I can say is...'yep', my hard work and honesty is starting to pay dividends! Hope everyone is staying cool!

I don't know if this is a big problem for other trans people, but at work, whyrrr I'm out, People In the back room crew where I work are constantly poking at my feminine tendencies. I was in a great mood today until they decided to say that because I really liked this greeting card we processed because it had googly eyes.... They also poked fun at yjr fact that I really liked a photo album that said be yourself. I kind of flipped on them today because of it and I said "if someone who was born biologically male did any of this you wouldn't question them but you have to belittle me at every turn."

So, I lifeguard in the evenings aside fro.from my full time job. Yesterday during a monthly training there were two other guards that kept referring to my in masculine pronouns... I told them politely that I greatly prefer female pronouns and they kept using he and his. BTW, I wear a WOMAN'S SWIMSUIT when working there. Is it too much to ask to not be misgendered in the workplace?

A transexual friend (who has a PhD) asked me: If I could take a pill that would send me back into a male person - with no ambiguity or dysphoria, would I take it? So, I thought, rather than post my answer (just to be annoying), I would ask the forum: would you take that pill? This applies to post-op, pre-op, genderqueer, and those who are trans* everything but just thinking about how things might be on the other side. What say you?

I am in the process of writing a book that will be published in about 4 years. This book is going to be an autobiography as well as a collection of stories from other Transgendered people that would like to be included. Some of the proceeds of the book are going to be donated to; The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and dedicated to all the Transgendered people that were murdered for just being what they were. The purpose of the book aside from the aforementioned is to pave my way out of the proverbial closet and reveal myself to the world at the same time I can help a very worthwhile cause. If anyone would like to contribute stories to this book please e-…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRGhmaFv5Vg i found this and thought you all might like this video

well today I went to my Doctor and had a big talk to him about my feelings and how I am TG, and he said he was very happy for me that i've finally been able to tell him and he gave me a referal to a psychiatrist to go and see :-D :-D

like vacations in summer, this time of year is also a time for travel. i ran across this article (while looking for something else...isn't the way it always goes... ) that might be of interest to anyone when ever they plan a trip that involves flying. The TSA Hates Your Vibrator NOTE: some language in this article may not be suitable for younger readers

I first came out to my parents as being Female when I was about 15, and what I expected to happen, happened. They told me that I was deceived by 'Satan' and should ask God for forgiveness of my sin. The fact that I cried for about an hour and a half didn't phase them at all. I've talked to them since then about it and they still refuse to accept me for I am. Quite recently I wanted to make myself a little happier, so I went out and purchased a whole bunch a girl clothes and other things. I made sure not to get anything over-feminine, like skirts or dresses. I just stuck with buying jeans and shirts so my parents wouldn't freak out on me. So, I got the clothes and summ…

I really like Andrea Grieve-Smith's blog and especially liked a recent post where she talks about the need for the trans community to be inclusive and to give us all space to decide when/if/maybe we will transition, and that that in and of itself doesn't qualify one as transgender or not. I felt that is such an important message that especially in this forum where I imagine many come first:http://transblog.grieve-smith.com/2015/11/06/we-need-support-to-decide-whether-to-transition/#comment-167729

We all know what gender we are,whether or not it fits into our particular bodies is a different matter..its a bit of a head game isnt it.But our sexual tastes can differ accordingly too.Which one of the following categories would you say you fit into best(the list is abbreviated before a median search can be defined). (a)totally heterosexual (b)hetero..but interested in bi sex ©hetero..definately bi (d)unconfirmed sexuality..probably bi (e)unconfirmed sexuality..probably gay (f)gay..but not out (g)gay..and out (h)trans..but not out (i)trans..and out I will publish the results here on this board after I have received your input. What do y…

Warning....Some of this is pretty honest Your only doing this beause........... You hate the male lifestyle.......Honey, you are right.............I do hate the male lifestyle..........I hate beer, NASCAR, sports, being macho and........the list is a lot longer......I have never identified with any of it. You hate girls........Honey, you are so right.........girls are self centered little .......wait .......Now I am downing myself.......This is actually a pretty complex subject..........I do not wan't to be your hero.....I do not wan't to cater to your ego....I do not wan't to have sex with you, I do not enjoy it...so sorry. You are just doing it for the exc…

Have any of you ladies ever went on to youtube to see all the transgender blogs there? It is amazing how much information about the trans community is on there. I use them as a resource for support, information and possibly guidance. I absolutely love it. It is fabulous to see all the information on the net.