It’s one of those things that most people take for granted, unless perhaps they have body image issues, were traumatized/bullied as a kid or identify as transgender. It’s one of those things that is part of our daily lives when we are kids and depending on our lifestyle, also as adults. So what is the…
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After reaching nine years on testosterone, and nine years into my transition, I’m sitting here, a trans man, trying to remember the moments that led up to my very first injection. Sometimes I take my past for granted and avoid self-reflection, but an anniversary is always a good time to think about how things have…
DetailsIn the past I have written blogs about preparing to go on TV and assessing your motivation to do so, but after the current waves in the media I felt that it would be helpful to create a more comprehensive guide regarding this process. The rush that runs through a body when receiving an unexpected…
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Every tick of the clock that is sitting next to you is a reminder of time moving forward. With each second that passes you are getting closer to the day you felt would never come; the day you meet with a medical provider to begin hormone therapy. Prior to this appointment you may feel nervous,…
DetailsOver the past two months two incidents have happened that I believe will start to shift TV shows away from the typical questions and expected narratives of transgender people. The first happened when Laverne Cox and Carmen Carrera were interviewed on Katie Couric, and when Carmen was asked about surgery, Laverne interjected the importance of…
DetailsFor people that know me, they may consider me to be a “healthy person” but in reality, most of my adult life I’ve teetered near the point of death, both literally and figuratively. Some might say what pushed me to this point was my battle with an eating disorder. In the past I would have…
Details“How do I become a public speaker?” This is a question that frequents my inbox. So often, in fact, that I decided a blog on this topic would be well utilized by inquiring minds and aspiring speakers. Let me begin with sharing a bit about my own background and how I became a public speaker,…
DetailsIt is that time of year again, whether you actually celebrate the holidays being recognized or not, you are still surrounded by the messaging, school closings, days off (unless you work retail) and family gatherings. Depending on your family dynamic, this can either be an enjoyable experience, or the moments that you dread weeks before…
DetailsI have been very fortunate to have been asked into elementary, middle and high schools to conduct all-staff trainings on gender inclusion and working with transgender students. Currently the media is abuzz with the new law in California, AB 1266, which beginning January 1st, 2014 will grant transgender students, grades K – 12, equal rights…
DetailsThere are a lot of things that can be extremely frustrating for transgender individuals who are considering, seeking or beginning a transition. Finding a therapist is one of them. Before I go further, I want to say I am pro-therapy. To me, therapy is different than the mental health assessment that is described in the…
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