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A great new book for the “wife of” and those transitioning
Despite the forces gathering against us in the White House and beyond, people still live their lives and struggle to be themselves. For those who are transitioning, and their loved ones, it’s a little scarier out there now. But usually … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Coping, Family, Marriage
Tagged Housewife, Kristin Collier, transitioning with children
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‘The Pearl of Africa’: A story with heart
I’ve just watched “The Pearl of Africa,” a lovely, intimate documentary by Swedish filmmaker Johnny von Wallström about a transgender woman who left Uganda for her safety after being outed in a national newspaper. (A free web series is here.) … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Films, Marriage, Out and about, Politics, Surgery
Tagged LGBT documentary, Uganda
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‘From This Day Forward’ moves families forward
Selina and I recently watched “From This Day Forward,” a lovely documentary by Sharon Shattuck about growing up in a small town in northern Michigan and having her father come out to the family as a transgender woman named Trisha … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Films, Marriage, Media, Transgender
Tagged "From This Day Forward", transgender families, transgender film, Transgender movie
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Every coming out is a new challenge
I wrote the below “letter to the editor”at the News & Observer, the paper based in Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the legislature that passed the onerous anti-LGBT law, called HB2. I just 30 minutes ago read how PayPal has … Continue reading
Posted in Legal issues, Media, Out and about, Politics, Transgender
Tagged discrimination, HB2, LGBT law, North Carolina
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The power of ‘renaming ceremonies’
I enjoyed this article just out in the New York Times on “renaming ceremonies” for trans people – a time to state, “this is my new name and my new presence.” It’s a recognition and a validation. It’s especially meaningful … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Marriage, Out and about, Transgender
Tagged Transgender renaming ceremonies
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Get your U.S. Trans Survey in today!
I’m proud of Selina today because she took an hour-plus of her time (one hour, 20 minutes!) to complete the U.S. Trans Survey, the largest survey ever devoted to the lives and experiences of trans people. If you are or … Continue reading
Posted in Legal issues, Media, Out and about
Tagged transgender survey, US Trans Survey
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Many views of transition from partners’ perspectives
I’m so happy to have another resource for “partners of,” the new book “Love, Always: Partners of Trans People on Intimacy, Challenge & Resilience,” edited by Jordon Johnson and Becky Garrison, published by Transgress Press. (My Boston Globe piece was … Continue reading
Thank you, Bruce Jenner, Diane Sawyer and ABC
So far I haven’t been able to access the Bruce Jenner interview here in the Netherlands, but of course I’ve read much about it. There’s a nice little recap on ABC and a really great overview by Gabriel Arana at the … Continue reading
Posted in Media, Out and about, Public reaction, Transgender
Tagged Bruce Jenner, Diane Sawyer
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Bruce Jenner and the rest of us
So, Bruce Jenner. I had not been aware of the speculations about a possible gender transition until a few weeks ago. I don’t keep up with the Kardashians or with Bruce. When the news became more imminent, I read a … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Out and about, Physical appearance, Public reaction, Surgery, Transgender
Tagged Bruce Jenner, Diane Sawyer, Dr. Oz, E
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Four years later, and a new country
I was asked to contribute to a collection of essays by and about partners of transgender and other non-conforming people. More on the book when it’s published next year. We decided to use a reprint of my Boston Globe article … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Marriage, Out and about, Politics, Writing
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She Was the Man of My Dreams 