Out of an abundance of caution for our Legacy Family, we have temporally removed their stories. They will return soon. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Transmen and transmasc AFAB people as a whole are looked over and dismissed, this is even more so true for folks of color. This is a platform for our stories.
#ourstoriesourlives
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Us too…. Sexual Assault and Transmasculine Folks
Sexual assault can have a profound and devestating impact on any individual, regardless of their gender identity. However, the experiences of trans men who have been sexually assaulted are vey much shaped by a number of unique factors, including their gender identity, comncerned about being outed and any gender dysphoria they may experience. For trans…
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The Erasure of Transmasculine Folks: Why We Need to Speak Up
The transgender community has made great strides in recent years towards greater visibility and acceptance. However, one group within the community that often gets overlooked is trans men and transmasculine folks. Trans men and transmasculine individuals are individuals who were assigned female at birth but identify as male or non-binary and masculine. Despite our existence…
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We Are Birthgivers too!
birthgiv·er noun /bərTH/ /ˈɡivər/ bear a child or young. Babies, families, the next generation… Our community deserves the right to make their own people too! We also deserve the right to abortions and birth control. We too are birthgivers and we are often left out of the conversation around reproductive rights and family planning. Why?…
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Transmasc People & HIV Prevention
Prevention noun pre·ven·tion/prəˈven(t)SH(ə)n/ Definition of prevention the action of stopping something from happening or arising. As I move into 2022 my work has taken me deeper and deeper into the realm of HIV work and what that looks like for our transmasc community. The frustration and irritation I have experienced when when I pose the question…
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Violence & Transmasc Folks
noun vi·o·lence/ˈvī(ə)ləns/ behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. Let’s talk about violence and the ways in which transmasc folks experience this. We are notmagically immune to it. Violence may show up in many forms: verbal, emotional, spiritual,financial, physical violence, sexual violence, intentional deception, name-calling, stalking,gas-lighting, smear campaigns on…
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HIV: Precieved Risk vs Actual Risk
risk noun\ ˈrisk \ Definition of risk in a state or condition marked by a high level of risk or susceptibility ie. patients at risk of infection Let’s really have a real conversation about transmasculine individuals and sex. For so long transmen and transmasculine people have been left out of many important conversations within the HIV and AIDS area. Why?…
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The Talk
A great friend of mine is an awesome leadership coach; she uses innovative tips and methods to get down to the bottom of a ‘thing.’ She shared a metaphor with a team that was in a confused state of mind in an effort to get them on the same successful path forward; this example fits…
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I SEE YOU.
I have been the mother of a transgender child for a little over 30 years. The key fact here is that I didn’t even know it. Hindsight showed me that there were several instances where my child was trying to tell me something that I didn’t see, hear or act on until the pain…
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Visibility: Why it is so important for Trans Men
vis·i·bil·i·ty ˌvizəˈbilədē/ noun the state of being able to see or be seen. “a reduction in police presence and visibility on the streets” the distance one can see as determined by light and weather conditions. “visibility was down to 15 yards” the degree to which something has attracted general attention; prominence. “the issue began to…
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Gender Identity Vs. Sexual Orientation
gen·der i·den·ti·ty noun a person’s perception of having a particular gender, which may or may not correspond with their birth sex. “he said that young children should be able to explore their gender identities” sex·u·al o·ri·en·ta·tion noun a person’s sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted; the fact of being…
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Throughout history, transmasculine individuals, also known as transgender men or trans men, have existed, but their experiences have often been concealed due to societal stigma and discrimination. Nevertheless, they have made significant contributions to society and fought for recognition and…
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Aging While Trans
Aging is a natural process that we all go through, but for transgender individuals, aging can come with unique challenges and experiences. As we age, our bodies change, and for transgender individuals, these changes can be particularly challenging as they…
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Challenges Navigating Parenthood as a Transmasc Parent
Transgender and non-binary individuals have always faced significant challenges in society. The experience of parenting is no different for transmasc individuals, who often encounter very unique obstacles when raising children. Transmasc parents are those who identify as masculine or male…
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Detransitioning: A Personal Decision That Deserves Respect
Transitioning is a journey that takes courage and vulnerability. It’s a process of finding and affirming one’s gender identity, which can be liberating and empowering. However, for some people, transitioning may not lead to the desired outcome or may come…
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Transmasc Folks Need Emotional Outlets
Transmasculine individuals often struggle with emotional regulation and mental health. The challenges we face can be complex and difficult to navigate, and the lack of support and understanding thoroughly compounds the issue. Transphobia, discrimination, and social stigma around our masculinity…
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Invalidated Masculinity
Masculinity is a complex construct that has been deeply ingrained in our society. Traditionally, it is seen as a set of characteristics associated with men, including traits like strength, courage, assertiveness, and dominance. However, when it comes to individuals who…
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Transmasc Folks are NOT & Should NOT be your Fetish
Hypersexualization: Tranmasculine individuals may be objectified or hypersexualized by others who see them as “exotic” or “taboo” due to their gender identity. We often face unique challenges in navigating our gender identity in a society that is largely binary and…
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Exploring Sexual Identities for Transmac Folks
Transmen and transmasculine individuals who were assigned female at birth but identify as male or masculine (teransmasculine), may have a range of sexual identities and preferences. However, navigating sexual identity can be challenging for transmasculine due to a range of…
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Black & Trans
Being transmasculine can come with its own set of challenges, but when that experience is compounded with the experiences of being black, it can create a unique set of obstacles. Let’s talk about some of the challenges and experiences that…
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Impacts Of Socialization on Engagement
Transgender individuals of all genders have unique experiences of socialization based on their precieved gender identity, the societal expectations and norms, and assumptions associated with their gender, . However, there may be some differences in socialization experiences between trans women…