How to girl…

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LOL so relatable.

Do I regret letting myself be bullied into trying to pass? Sort of… but it was easier just to let others show me what I was doing “wrong” and instruct me in how to do it “right”. I never did girl very well… it was just this constant dog and pony show I put on that people seemed to like but I always felt like (especially) women saw right through the disguise. You know those scenes in Inception where the projections of Cobb’s subconscious begin to notice Ariadne as someone that shouldn’t be there? They all turn to her/follow her? Yeah, that’s how I feel in a room full of women.

Archaic words and being PC

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I Was Recently Informed I’m Not a Transsexual

Now “politically incorrect” is closer to saying something like “I denounce you for having said something which we no longer say in polite company. You are therefore a bad person and should be publicly shamed, not to mention silenced.”

Read the rest here

This is Important Stuff, People (and go you, Teen Vogue!)

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What My Transgender Boyfriend Taught Me About Relationships

“Don’t make assumptions.”

…when I first started coming out as a transgender man to my friends and family, someone asked me, “But who’s going to love you?” At the time, I didn’t know how to respond; I was afraid of the answer. I did know, however, that I had no choice. I was choosing to love myself, even if it meant nobody else would.

Read the interview here

Thank you, Luke Hudson

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Luke Hudson is Changing the Face of Adult Films

I assure you though, once you are able to get yourself access to resources that help you on your path to forming yourself, you’ll love even the ugly parts of your transition. You’ll be so proud of hearing your new name or the correct pronouns you won’t even notice the little snags that you think will stop you from passing. Just take your time, and tackle each obstacle one on one, and you’ll get there. – Luke Hudson

Read more here (and he’s got a cute dog)