Going public places as transgender Introduction If you're transgender and have decided to go public, there are a few things to consider. Here are some of the most important things I've learned through my transition: Know when to stay home. Know your limits. Don't go out if you don't feel safe. Don't go out if you're not ready to be seen by others, especially strangers. Avoid going out if you're feeling anxious or depressed (or both). These emotions can make it difficult for us to make decisions about our health and safety, which could lead to an unsafe situation that might result in violence against the transgender person or another person nearby who's also transphobic—like a friend of yours at work who just saw what happened last night at your party and now wants revenge on someone else from their group who made fun of them when they were pretending like unicorns were real people too? That would be awkward! Get an ID in your chosen name and gender. Ge...
Introduction When I was younger, I believed that my family would disown me if they knew that I was transgender. I didn’t feel like myself, so how could they see me? Even though no one ever said anything directly to me about being transgender, other people’s reactions to my appearance definitely shaped my own self-image. If someone made fun of how effeminate or masculine I looked (or both), it reinforced this belief that there was something wrong with me—and then it became harder for me to be comfortable with myself when others were around. Wear what you like. If you're a woman and you want to feel sexy, wear what makes you feel good. If it's something that makes someone else uncomfortable, then don't wear it. If there is a piece of clothing in your closet that makes one of your friends uncomfortable, leave it out! Don't waste time trying on clothes in front of other people when they don't like them (or even worse: being told how great their body looks). Don't ...