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This tranny worries far too much about passing

By jamie on March 8, 2009

This idea was sparked off by Kiunna’s wonderful post on “I think trannies worry far too much about passing”.
What is ‘passing’ in a trans* context? I’m trying to work this out for myself. Or, more, I know what it is (being read as the gender you identify as) but I can see two rather distinct problems [...]

Posted in General, Transition Stories, Young People | Tagged blending in, FtM Specific Issues, passing, struggles, transyouth | 4 Responses

A Boi’s Perspective (on transitioning at a young age)

By jamie on February 6, 2009

To all the older transitioners who tell me I’m doing what’s right
When I came out to myself as trans, I thought “okay, this makes it easy now. I’m trans, everything makes sense, I’ll go on testosterone, get top surgery, and then be happy”. I was an idealistic sixteen, and hoped that it was that simple. Nothing [...]

Posted in FtM Specific Issues, Transition Stories, Young People | Tagged boi, boy, FtM Specific Issues, mental health, older transitioners, struggles, support, trans, transyouth, young | 9 Responses

On Becoming a Parent

By transmanaz on February 4, 2009

For those of you who read my writings, you’ll find this one is different than others. It’s not insightful, or humorous, or ranting about something or other. It’s simply about a situation I’ve found myself in within the last few months.
You see, I’ve been mentoring a young FtM friend online for several months now. He [...]

Posted in Young People | Tagged father, parent, son, transyouth | 7 Responses