Pronouns can be a nightmare for people who are transitioning gender! When I first transitioned gender from female to male, most people who knew me kept forgetting to use the correct pronouns (“he” and “him” instead of “she” and “her”). A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, and very often they are gender-specific - that is, they communicate the gender of the noun … [Read more...]
My Child Came Out as Trans and I Did NOT believe Him – Advice for Parents of Trans Children
Recently, my child came out as trans and I did not believe him at first. I didn't tell him that, and in fact I simply told him that I would support him totally - but secretly, I could not believe it. I just did not believe that the person I had loved for 15 years as my daughter was actually my son. Even though I am trans myself. The thing was, my son did not tick off all … [Read more...]
Looking at Life From Both Sides – My Blog about Gender Transition from Female to Male
Well, this is Thomas, and here I am, starting this blog about my transition. I hope I can be helpful to other people who are transitioning from female to male (and possibly those who are transitioning from male to female). I also hope I can be helpful for those who have loved ones who are transitioning. I transitioned while I was middle-aged, and it’s been a successful … [Read more...]