One year ago, I came out as a man and began socially transitioning without changing my body or appearance. My life essentially became one big thought experiment: how many times would I get misgendered in a day? Should I hold those closest to me to higher standards regarding my name and pronouns? What if I missed going by my so-called deadname? How would my cis male partner feel about being in a gay relationship?
I have answers now. They may surprise you.
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A Trans Guy Who Loves Dresses … Wait, What?
Trans People Can Be Transphobic, Too
Miss, Ma’am, Lady: What I do When I’m Misgendered
Stop Inviting Me to Your Women’s Spaces
The Reverse Boob Job
Should I Hold My Family to a Higher Standard During My Transition?
The Rules of Breakable Heaven
I’m A Queer Trans Person of Color, But I’m Not A Victim of Oppression
Dysphoria Doesn’t Care About My Rationality
Feminine Trans Men and Masculine Cis Women
A Trans Guy’s Contention With ‘Women’s Issues’