Coming out to my parents

by mattie on June 28, 2009

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It felt so good not to have to hide this part of myself any more that I really did want to tell the world – convinced that they would be as accepting as my girlfriend had been. I’ve seen both my parents and the rest of my family quite a few times over the last couple years, but the moment never seemed right. That moment finally came a few weeks ago.

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Meeting our Peers at PTHC

June 19, 2009
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This last weekend, for the first time ever, we saw, met and mingled with a large amount of transgender people. It was at the Philadelphia TransHealth Conference, and we went only on Saturday because we had just heard about the event earlier in the week and were unable to make plans to attend the entire [...]

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Style Series Part 2: Find the Right Fit

March 1, 2009
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How to find fit and flattering women’s fashions — without trying them on.
One of the biggest obstacles to crossdressing may just be where to find the dresses in question. For part-timers, that can be compounded by the embarrassing stares in the fitting room or smirks at the register. Avoid the hassle — and unintended outing [...]

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Defending tranny rights and why you should care

December 28, 2008
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There was once a time, long ago in the 1960s, when a guy or gal could be arrested on the spot for wearing 3 or more articles of cross-gendered clothing. A pair of panties, a wig, and some fake lashes could get you a night in the slammer, locked up with other persecuted innocents and unsavory characters alike. If the police raids on the gay bars didn’t kill you, there was a good chance that a night in jail would.

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Style Series Part 1: What’s Your Face Shape?

December 14, 2008
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Discovering your face shape is the first step to tailoring your own unique style. Use our guide to find your best fashions in hair and wig styles, earrings, hats, and more. Here are 9 common face shapes and the best coordinating accessories.

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Interview: America’s First Transgender Mayor

November 23, 2008
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Stu Rasmussen, a lifelong resident of Silverton, Oregon, was recently reelected for his third term as mayor. This time, however, he campaigned in heels. We spoke with Stu about his career, his relationship with 30-year partner Victoria Sage, and being an out transgendered elected official.

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International Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20, 2008
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There is an amazing power that comes from mourning as a community. Today, November 20, marks the annual Transgender Day Of Remembrance. It is a day for us to come together as a community and mourn the hundreds of deaths inflicted on our friends, neighbors, and fellow humans by transphobic acts and in the United States and around the world.

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Know Your Rights as a Crossdresser

November 8, 2008
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Perhaps you’ve been wanting to break out your other half more often — at the super market or that new martini bar downtown — but have been nervous about what could happen if you have a run-in with some bigots or a police officer. Recently we spoke with Michael Silverman, executive director of the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, who answered my questions about a range of dangerous cross-dressing scenarios — and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Six must-haves for every crossdresser’s bookshelf

October 25, 2008
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A wealth of non-fiction for crossdressers and their loved ones has slowly crept into bookstores since the early ‘90s, providing stories, secrets and academic dissections on what it means to be a crossdressing man in our society. In this article, Marielle reviews the six most helpful, thought-provoking, and entertaining titles out there.

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Does he want to be a woman?

August 17, 2008
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Shortly after I found out that my boyfriend was a crossdresser, I was watching TV and ran across the movie Normal starring Tom Wilkinson and Jessica Lange. I had tears running down my face, and felt I truly understood what the characters were going through. Except for the minor fact that my boyfriend, now husband, wasn’t/isn’t interested in getting a sex change.

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