On December 27, 2018 I did my first testosterone injection. I had fears and expectations about what transitioning might mean for my life. Here is a brief reflection on the eve of my second Maniversary. Continue reading Maniversary 2020
Recently a local Facebook page posted a poorly written and sourced article with the intention of showing support for Transgender Awareness week. I was surprised at the vitriol that ensued toward both the acknowledgement of the existence of transfolks and the idea of raising awareness of trans issues. There seemed to be a common consensus among many of the people posting that being trans is a symptom of mental illness. I appreciate the folks who posted in support of trans people, to affirm the value we bring to society. Reading the hateful statements had a major impact on me. I … Continue reading A case for acceptance
After 8 months on T, this is where we are at: Voice drop – check Patchy sideburns – check Chin hair – check Acne – double check Sleep deprivation – holy check-o-moley Continue reading …I couldn’t sleep but still made time to grow sideburns (video)
The wait between deciding that I probably wanted to pursue taking Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and actually getting an appointment to discuss it felt like it took forever. It’s fun to look back on this video and note: how bloody excited I am; how high my voice is; how thin I am; how rested I look. Some trans/gender non-conforming folks choose to pursue HRT in order to develop the secondary sex characteristics that more closely align with their gender identity. Continue reading …every cell in my body screamed ‘do not stab me’ so I started doing it weekly (video)
That's Mr. Gender to You 