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Gender Transition



Gender transitioning is the act of changing our gender presentation to be more aligned with our gender identity. Transitioning is a highly individual process that can involve social (names and pronouns), cosmetic (how we style our hair and clothes), physical (hormone therapy or surgery), and legal changes. Some of us transition only in certain spheres of our life, such as at home or with friends, and some of us are in a constant state of exploring and adjusting how we present ourselves. While this process is one that can give us an increased sense of authenticity, joy, and personal acceptance, it can also bring about rejection and a deep sense of loss. Transitioning is an inherently complex emotional journey, but there is an ever-growing field of wisdom from those who have experienced it before to guide our way.

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Gender Identity Documentary | My Experiences of Changing Gender | Only Human

Crossing gender must be the most dramatic personal journey of all. This two-part special gives us incredible first-hand accounts from transsexuals about their experience of changing gender—often at huge emotional and financial cost.

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Transitioning Later in Life

This is my personal guide to help face who you are, accept who you are and love who you are, so you can watch your dreams and accomplishments flourish...If I can do it, you can do it too.

Jillian Celentano lived most of her life not accepting who she was.

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No One Transitions to Win in Sports. Period.

Myth making, policy making and never the twain should meet.

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Hormones and Gender Transition

This week Reactions is taking a look at the chemistry that happens in your body when someone transitions genders. A big part of gender transition is hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

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Becoming a Man: The Story of a Transition

Becoming a Man is a “moving narrative [that] illuminates the joy, courage, necessity, and risk-taking of gender transition” (Kirkus Reviews). For fifty years P.

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What I should have done when my 12-year-old told me he was transgender

Now, five years later, this is blindingly obvious to me – and my son has become the happiest I’ve seen him since he was a child.

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This Is What It’s Like to Come Out as Trans in the Army

The U.S. military is entering a new era of open service for transgender troops. In January, President Biden reversed his predecessor’s ban on trans service members, and the Pentagon recently released a protocol for those who want to medically transition while serving.

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Transgender History: The Roots of Today’s Revolution

Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events.

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Before I Had the Words: On Being a Transgender Young Adult

Revealing entries from the author’s personal journals as well as interviews with his mother, brother, and friends lend remarkable depth to a groundbreaking memoir of change, loss, discovery, pain, and relief.

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Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity

In this updated second edition, biologist and trans woman Julia Serano reveals a unique perspective on femininity, masculinity, and gender identity.

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