Author Archives: didaniel

‘Modern Love’ essay: the gift that keeps giving

Posted on September 16, 2019 by didaniel

The essay that keeps giving returns to the spotlight, in a manner of speaking. Modern Love editor Daniel Jones has revised his compilation of essays to coincide with the upcoming Amazon series based on the popular New York Times column. … Continue reading →

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Empathetic electrologist highlights ‘Transgender Profiles’

Posted on July 25, 2018 by didaniel

There’s a classic TV commercial for hair-dyeing (as they used to call it back then) with the tagline “Does she or doesn’t she: only her hair dresser knows for sure.” In the male-to-female trans world, the tagline could be: “only … Continue reading →

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‘She Said’ a universal, personal wive’s tale

Posted on June 27, 2018 by didaniel

The thing that most surprises me and never surprises me at all is how other “wife of” stories are not at all like my story and totally like my story. Yep, the personal is universal, and indeed Anne M. Reid … Continue reading →

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The gift that keeps giving

Posted on January 31, 2018 by didaniel

Apparently my “Modern Love” article and podcast will be featured in a compilation of podcast listeners’ favorite episodes, airing today. I never realized how wide of a reach one essay could have. I am thrilled that my 1,400 words have … Continue reading →

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Danica Roem paves way for transgender politicians

Posted on November 8, 2017 by didaniel

Among the many pieces of positive election news today is this: Danica Roem was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates and will be the first openly transgender person to serve in a state legislature. This, folks, is a big, … Continue reading →

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Love goes a long way, but so does your support

Posted on October 13, 2017 by didaniel

Love is a super-human powerful tool, but it goes only so far. The truth is, bad things are happening all around, like Attorney General Jeff Sessions issuing back-to-back discriminatory actions aimed at revoking vital transgender protections and putting transgender people in harm’s … Continue reading →

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Turn up the volume — the ‘Modern Love’ podcast is here!

Posted on October 12, 2017 by didaniel

So, OK, the podcast reading of my Modern Love essay is out! You can hear it in two places. If you go here you get the transcript and photos.  If you go to the original essay, there’s a button halfway … Continue reading →

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When the ‘Modern Love’ podcast comes calling

Posted on October 11, 2017 by didaniel

I got word in early August that WBUR in Boston, which puts together the “Modern Love” podcast, was going to use my 2011 essay about going through Lina’s transition. (The episode is “dropping” later today here, and since I’m six … Continue reading →

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A transgender marriage? What’s the big deal?

Posted on October 7, 2017 by didaniel

On one hand: What’s the big deal? We’re just a normal married couple leading a typical life. On the other: Yes, it’s a BIG DEAL! We went through a gender transition and it was traumatic and I want to keep … Continue reading →

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‘The Ties That Bind’ an unflinching look at family

Posted on October 7, 2017 by didaniel

About a decade ago, while living in Durham, NC, I met Diana Newton through PFLAG Triangle. She was just starting to work on a documentary film about her former brother now sister, Christine, with a focus on examining how her … Continue reading →

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