Identity
Teen Trans
When you are so young, you never fully understand the gravity of what you are saying out loud. The words “I want to be a zebra” sound innocent enough, but even from there I remember not truly feeling like myself. The only Zebras I knew about were Marty from Madagascar and Stripes from Racing Stripes. Ironically, both of which are boys. I look back at it with everything I know now, and I realise this was how I first ever voiced my dissatisfaction with my assigned gender. And the reaction I got was enough to make me never say something like that again in my family.
By Avalon Michael4 years ago in Pride
Coming Out
In honor of Pride month, this is my coming out. Hi, my name is Sara and I am Gender Fluid and Pansexual. Basically this means I go by any pronouns (but I prefer they/them) and some days I feel like a woman and others I have no gender or feel like a guy. It is usually no gender but I feel exceptionally like a woman or guy other days. Pansexual means I like everyone, gender doesn't matter to me. I think there is a deep power in finding who you are, accepting who you are and running with it.
By Sara Caramella4 years ago in Pride
The British Government Fails to Ban Conversion Therapy for Trans People
Conversion therapy is a damaging practice that aims to change or 'cure' a person of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The process involves negative stimulation being attached to thoughts about members of the same sex. One of the more famous examples was Oscar Wilde being sentenced to hard labour after being tried for relationships with men.
By Sam H Arnold4 years ago in Pride
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Growing up, I referred to myself as a tomboy: the thought of putting makeup on my face made my skin itch and crawl, the concept of wearing a skirt or a girly shirt made it feel like I was looking at a stranger in the mirror. But still, I thought, I'm a girl. There's no "right" way to be a girl. I can wear baggy clothes and high tops, save my dresses for special occasions, grow up to be a woman. When I was a teenager, I felt trapped, confused, wondering why being a girl was so strange and unenjoyable. I just wasn't very good at it, but like I said, there's no "right way" to be a girl.
By Antiquity Anecdotes4 years ago in Pride
Homelessness Among Two Spirits & The LGBTQ
As we approach Pride month, there is a quiet epidemic that not all are aware of. Research has shown that nearly half of Homeless youth in the United States are LGBTQ2S. We live in a country that has a tendency to hide behind it’s moral compass when discussing human rights. However, religious zealots fail to mention how often they weaponize their religion to justify the mistreatment of the LGBTQ2S and other marginalized groups. Pride month honors the great work of the Trans POC Women at Stonewall, as well as that LGBTQ community that found the strength to rise as well. Where would modern day American politics be without Marsha P. Johnson? Trans, Two Spirits & LGBTQ+ acceptance didn’t start there though. The existence and celebration of LGBTQ2S predates the birth of America. It has been a part of most tribal cultures throughout the “ Americas “ since the beginning of time.
By Marcy Angeles 4 years ago in Pride
Coming out as Gay to My Mum Was Completely Horrendous
Hey, Mum. I never told you this before, but I am gay. I have suspected that I have been for a while. It started with the dreams, at first. I thought I was a man in the dreams seducing women, but soon I realised I was still female. I dreamed about being with women; it took me years to discover why. I kept it to myself; I felt embarrassed to share this with anyone. I genuinely thought there was something wrong with me.
By Sam H Arnold4 years ago in Pride
