I’ve had anxiety since at least the 5th grade. At first, I didn’t know what the racing thoughts and desire to hide myself far away from people was about. I didn’t have the word anxiety, but it was there,...
When you come out to everyone you know it may possibly be one of the most eye opening experiences you will ever go through. You literally roll the dice on every relationship you have. It is almost like running...
When a family member comes out as transgender, there are inevitably feelings and questions raised. Whether you’re fine with what’s happening or upset about the change (most are somewhere in between - or both at once!), it’s important to...
A non-binary gender recognition bill in California is almost law as it now sits on the Governor’s desk. The California legislature passed the bill on Thursday. It would make the state the first in the United States to officially recognize...
Derricka Banner, a transgender woman, was shot and killed early Tuesday morning. She is the 20th transgender person murdered in the U.S this year. Banner, 26, was found in her vehicle at around 3:00 AM Tuesday morning in Charlotte, North...
The Endocrine Society updated their clinical practice guidelines for gender-affirming treatments on Wednesday. The new guidelines titled "Endocrine Treatment of Gender-Dysphoric/Gender-Incongruent Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline," are the first published by the Endocrine Society since 2009. Though they...
The other day, the second to last document I have to change to complete my official transition came back to me: my residence permit to live and work in the UK. Along with it came my passport; a necessary...
About a year ago, my therapist asked me if I knew anything about painting. I have painted just about everywhere I have lived since I moved out of my mother’s house in 1990. So I said, "Of course I...
Your prayers have finally been answered- you have found an endocrinologist for HRT! They are affordable and/or are covered by your insurance, they are close enough to you that travel isn’t a problem, and you are ready to go,...
It is just part of my transgender existence. I always have my guard up wherever I go. Wondering what the eyes of others are thinking as they pass by me when I am in public. Are they thinking to...