What, if any, is your level of familiarity with the transgendered community?
I have one person in my past that was transgendered. We were not close but I would say that we were more then acquaintances. Most of the transgendered people that I met though have been through my work as a therapist. I remember having "discussions" with my supervisor over the fact that I would use the gender pronouns of the gender that the person identified with, rather than what was entered into the computer at intake from their ID.
10/16/2011
I had a transgender friend, but we weren't incredibly close. I also took many sociology, psychology and sexuality courses in college, and some of those would cover transgender, so while in theory I know about it, I don't know tons about it from talking to friends and not being transgender myself.
10/18/2011
I've been abundantly aware of the transgendered community for a long time now. I don't, however, have any close friends who are transgendered. A few years ago, I knew a local musician who was transgendered, but she's gone on to become much more famous, and whenever she's in town I usually can't make it to her shows
11/05/2011
Transgender is an umbrella term that encompasses ANYONE who doesn't identify as 100% cisgender, simple enough. Being transgendered doesn't mean you will present as another gender, get surgery, be gay/bi/whatever, it doesn't mean ANYTHING except that you, at least for a section of your life, did/do not identify 100% as the sex you were born as.
By that definition, at least 40% of the people I know are transgendered, at least the ones who've talked about it with me.
By that definition, at least 40% of the people I know are transgendered, at least the ones who've talked about it with me.
Feb 13, 9:58 pm
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I am trans*, as is my partner, my best friends, and many of my other friends and associates. For living in a relatively isolated area, I've found a surprisingly vibrant trans* community.
Originally posted by
Not Here Anymore f/k/a Happy Lady
After my recent forum post asking for assistance in writing reviews involving my transgendered partner, I wondered how many Eden participants actually know a transgendered person - and if so, how.
This is something that is part of my daily ...
This is something that is part of my daily ...
After my recent forum post asking for assistance in writing reviews involving my transgendered partner, I wondered how many Eden participants actually know a transgendered person - and if so, how.
This is something that is part of my daily life, but something I didn't really know much about until I joined Eden. Through Eden I found people of all types of genders online, which allowed me to meet my current partner. { Who is fabulous - thanks for asking. }
I realize many people have many different definitions of what "transgendered" means. I am just asking you to vote based on YOUR definition.
Answers are private so as to encourage honesty. I am not going to get my feelings hurt if a whole lot of people say they don't know a transgendered person.
This is something that is part of my daily life, but something I didn't really know much about until I joined Eden. Through Eden I found people of all types of genders online, which allowed me to meet my current partner. { Who is fabulous - thanks for asking. }
I realize many people have many different definitions of what "transgendered" means. I am just asking you to vote based on YOUR definition.
Answers are private so as to encourage honesty. I am not going to get my feelings hurt if a whole lot of people say they don't know a transgendered person.
Mar 13, 3:40 pm
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I'm transgendered myself and have many friends that are as well. Some have actually had the courage to out themselves after seeing the reaction that I got from our circle of friends.
Originally posted by
Not Here Anymore f/k/a Happy Lady
After my recent forum post asking for assistance in writing reviews involving my transgendered partner, I wondered how many Eden participants actually know a transgendered person - and if so, how.
This is something that is part of my daily ...
This is something that is part of my daily ...
After my recent forum post asking for assistance in writing reviews involving my transgendered partner, I wondered how many Eden participants actually know a transgendered person - and if so, how.
This is something that is part of my daily life, but something I didn't really know much about until I joined Eden. Through Eden I found people of all types of genders online, which allowed me to meet my current partner. { Who is fabulous - thanks for asking. }
I realize many people have many different definitions of what "transgendered" means. I am just asking you to vote based on YOUR definition.
Answers are private so as to encourage honesty. I am not going to get my feelings hurt if a whole lot of people say they don't know a transgendered person.
This is something that is part of my daily life, but something I didn't really know much about until I joined Eden. Through Eden I found people of all types of genders online, which allowed me to meet my current partner. { Who is fabulous - thanks for asking. }
I realize many people have many different definitions of what "transgendered" means. I am just asking you to vote based on YOUR definition.
Answers are private so as to encourage honesty. I am not going to get my feelings hurt if a whole lot of people say they don't know a transgendered person.
Apr 18, 1:10 pm
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More the one of the above.
Originally posted by
Not Here Anymore f/k/a Happy Lady
After my recent forum post asking for assistance in writing reviews involving my transgendered partner, I wondered how many Eden participants actually know a transgendered person - and if so, how.
This is something that is part of my daily ...
This is something that is part of my daily ...
After my recent forum post asking for assistance in writing reviews involving my transgendered partner, I wondered how many Eden participants actually know a transgendered person - and if so, how.
This is something that is part of my daily life, but something I didn't really know much about until I joined Eden. Through Eden I found people of all types of genders online, which allowed me to meet my current partner. { Who is fabulous - thanks for asking. }
I realize many people have many different definitions of what "transgendered" means. I am just asking you to vote based on YOUR definition.
Answers are private so as to encourage honesty. I am not going to get my feelings hurt if a whole lot of people say they don't know a transgendered person.
This is something that is part of my daily life, but something I didn't really know much about until I joined Eden. Through Eden I found people of all types of genders online, which allowed me to meet my current partner. { Who is fabulous - thanks for asking. }
I realize many people have many different definitions of what "transgendered" means. I am just asking you to vote based on YOUR definition.
Answers are private so as to encourage honesty. I am not going to get my feelings hurt if a whole lot of people say they don't know a transgendered person.
May 14, 9:36 pm
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If I noticed when this was started, I wouldn't have bumped it. -blushes-
Originally posted by
beatingthebinary
I'm genderqueer, one of my partners is bigender, and I am an active member of my college campus' club for trans*, genderqueer, and gender questioning students. I am happy with how much community support I have access to.
May 15, 12:41 am
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That's sweet. I know quite a few trans parents, and I know my biggest fear is losing loved ones when I come out.
Originally posted by
Luscious Lily
My father came out to my mother and I as transgendered in the past few months. (I'll continue referring to my dad as "him" for now, at his request) Unlike many similar situations I've heard about, their marriage didn't fall apart; amazingly, it
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My father came out to my mother and I as transgendered in the past few months. (I'll continue referring to my dad as "him" for now, at his request) Unlike many similar situations I've heard about, their marriage didn't fall apart; amazingly, it became stronger. She's decided to stay with him (eventually her), even though it means that their marriage and sex life will eventually become lesbian. She's a preacher's daughter, so it's hard for her, but she shocked my dad when she didn't throw him out. He was terrified that he'd lose my mom: she's the center of his world. We're doing everything we can to help him, but it's hard having to hide it from my 12 year old sister for now, and from the rest of the extended family. His family has already cast out his cousin and her lover; if my grandparents find out, he may never see them again. He's starting hormone treatments next week, but even if we could afford it, he can't fully transition until he retires, or he'll lose his job.
We love my dad, and are happy that he doesn't have to deal with this alone any more, but some days its harder than others to deal with it. It's part of the reason I dropped off the map for a while. I'm embarrassed to say that my most recent review (first book review) was late because I got so caught up in life.
We love my dad, and are happy that he doesn't have to deal with this alone any more, but some days its harder than others to deal with it. It's part of the reason I dropped off the map for a while. I'm embarrassed to say that my most recent review (first book review) was late because I got so caught up in life.
May 15, 1:52 pm
i'm close enough to the community to know that "transgendered" is generally not the preferred terminology, erk.
trans/transgender person/man/woman is preferred? though i know a lot of people prefer to just be called simply men or women! since that's what they are!!
anyway, so far as i'm aware of, transgender simply implies that a person's personal gender identity does not match that assigned to them at birth, usually but not always along the binary. of course, neuter/genderqueer/gen derfluid etc. people can fit that description too? but it's under the same umbrella, i suppose.
and 'transitioning' is not a requirement to be trans*, someone is still what they say they are, whether or not they've had sex confirmation surgeries....
trans/transgender person/man/woman is preferred? though i know a lot of people prefer to just be called simply men or women! since that's what they are!!
anyway, so far as i'm aware of, transgender simply implies that a person's personal gender identity does not match that assigned to them at birth, usually but not always along the binary. of course, neuter/genderqueer/gen derfluid etc. people can fit that description too? but it's under the same umbrella, i suppose.
and 'transitioning' is not a requirement to be trans*, someone is still what they say they are, whether or not they've had sex confirmation surgeries....
May 22, 2:43 pm
One of my best friends is MtF and I am genderqueer. I've helped her along the way with things like makeup, hair, clothes, etc. I'm a cosmetologist and it made me so happy to see her trying on my clothes and letting me do her makeup, wax body hair, then look in the mirror and smile because she saw her true self for the first time. I almost cried after we gave her a makeover seeing her so happy.
Yesterday, 2:20 am