#transkids

[itgetsbetterproject]

“Today is the day to make sure that the trans community is visible for who they are and what we stand for. Today is the day to make sure that a trans person in your community feels seen and that their opinions and ideas are heard. Today is the day to make sure that the trans community is seen and most importantly heard in any level of legislation, especially if our rights are up for debate.” 

Kiki (she/her), 14 yo Youth Voice from New Jersey

🏳️‍⚧️ Today is #TransDayofVisibility.

So, what exactly does that mean in a year when we've already been made VERY visible by lawmakers, school officials, and in the media? We asked around in our community. This year, it means...

🟣 Intentionally LISTENING to trans people (including trans youth) about our own personal stories, feelings, and experiences is so vital.

🟣 Allies need to stand UP and speak out alongside us - sometimes it's not safe for us to do so.

🟣 We need to engage with and share more trans content and uplift trans content creators to learn from each other and educate allies - we have amazing streamers weekly on our Twitch, tons of stories on Youtube, and a whole trans and nonbinary playlist on TikTok!

🟣 We need to share resources to support one another. We have an entire database of over 1,000 LGBTQ+ organizations on our Get Help page that you can filter by issue area and location, including a page just for trans and GNC people at itgetsbetter.org/gethelp. Save it for yourself and share with friends.

🟣 We're not going to stop celebrating trans joy...

🟣 And while we know hate is being projected by a vocal minority, there are still plenty of people who have our backs.

#itgetsbetter #tdov #trans #transyouth #transkids #protecttranskids #transally #lgbtq #queer #queeryouth

[itgetsbettermx]

Dejar a les niñes ser niñes implica escucharles y apoyarles en su auto-descubrimiento, sin replicar prejuicios. Toca protegerles.

🏳️‍⚧️🧸🪁🚂

#lgbt #itgetsbetter #todomejora #lgbtq #mexico #transesbello #transkids #trans #transgénero

[evolveonline]

The history of transgender people

The history of transgender people is complex and varied, stretching back to ancient civilisations and continuing through to the present day. While there is no single narrative that can capture the full breadth of transgender experience, there are certain key moments and figures that have helped shape our understanding of gender identity and expression.

One of the earliest recorded examples of transgender identity comes from the ancient Sumerian civilisation in Mesopotamia, where priests and priestesses of the goddess Inanna would sometimes dress in clothing associated with the opposite sex and perform rituals that blurred traditional gender boundaries. In other cultures, such as the Native American tribes of the Two-Spirit tradition or the hijra communities of India, individuals who did not conform to traditional gender roles were often revered as having special spiritual or healing powers.

The modern concept of transgender identity emerged in the mid-20th century, when medical professionals began to recognise that some people experienced a persistent and distressing sense of incongruity between their gender identity and the sex they were assigned at birth. This led to the development of gender-affirming medical treatments such as hormone therapy and gender confirmation surgery.

One of the earliest known examples of gender-affirming medical treatment took place in Germany in the 1920s, when Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld established the Institute for Sexual Science in Berlin. The institute offered medical and psychological support to people who experienced gender dysphoria, as well as advocating for legal and social recognition of transgender identity.

Unfortunately, the institute was destroyed by the Nazis in 1933, and many of its patients and staff members were killed or forced into hiding. It was not until the 1950s and 60s that transgender identity began to be more widely recognized in Western medical and psychological circles, thanks in part to the pioneering work of researchers such as Dr. Harry Benjamin.

In 1952, Benjamin published "The Transsexual Phenomenon," which outlined a clinical framework for understanding and treating gender dysphoria. He argued that transgender people should be allowed to access medical interventions such as hormone therapy and gender confirmation surgery in order to align their bodies with their gender identity, and he helped establish the standards of care that are still used by many medical professionals today.

Throughout the 20th century, transgender people faced significant discrimination and marginalisation, particularly in the United States. Laws and social norms restricted their access to healthcare, education, employment, and other basic rights, and they were often subject to harassment and violence.

In the 1960s and 70s, however, transgender activists began to organise and advocate for their rights, paving the way for greater recognition and acceptance of transgender identity in the decades that followed. In 1975, for example, the first international conference on transgender rights was held in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together activists from around the world to share their experiences and strategies.

Today, transgender people continue to face many challenges, including discrimination, violence, and lack of access to healthcare. However, there have also been significant gains in terms of legal protections and social acceptance, particularly in many Western countries. Transgender celebrities such as Laverne Cox and Caitlyn Jenner have helped to raise awareness and visibility of transgender issues, and many organisations and advocacy groups are working to promote transgender rights and equality.

The history of transgender people is one of resilience and resistance, as individuals and communities have fought to assert their identities and secure their rights. While there is still much work to be done, the progress that has been made in recent decades provides hope for a more inclusive and just future.

#trans #lgbtq+ #lgbtqia+ #lgbtq #transgender #ftm #nonbinary #nonbinarymemes #transpride #transpositivity #protecttranskids #lovetranskids #transkids #transyouth #supporttranskids #lgbtq+pride #transgender pride #transfamilies #transparent #transrights #transkidsarekids

[atomicsandwichprince]

it's been so busy, and

now I have feelings.

She said binders are too expensive,

so he said, "too expensive..."

baby boy your comfort

is worth so

so

much more than

Thirty

Five

Dollars.

#fucking pathetic #familyissupposedtoloveyou #transkids #deservecare

[kaiyodei]

what a life saver

wait is this possible?

#transgender #hrt #transkids #protect trans youth

[baeturnsfam]

do yall ever think about how when some trans kids die they get buried with the wrong name on their headstone?

cause I do

#trans #transkids #sad thoughts #trans kids #ur mom

[capableism]

Just keep swimming

Who's the target audience for The Little Mermaid? Little girls, of course. The arc of the film involves rebellious romance. I cannot deny The Little Mermaid's impact on my life. It was the first film that  explored and validated my subconscious desire to be "normal." I was not aware of this at 4. I was just obsessed with the film. As a toddler, your favorite things can change all the time. Adults expect children to grow out in and out of interests as they develop their personalities. 

By 6 or 7, I began to have a  different perspective on The Little Mermaid. At some point, I realized it was for  girls. I liked it for entirely different reasons than girls. It is such a feminine film that I had grown out of by that age. After that, I identified with superheroes like  Spider-Man. I still do, and that aligns with being a masculine nerdy guy. There are papers devoted to the societal impact on a person's gender. Toxic masculinity is part of the reason for my opinion changing about The Little Mermaid. 

The film reinforces expectations of girls to be romantic and willing to change to get a man. There is pressure to be hyper-feminine. 

More overtly, though, it is about a curious, strong role model for girls. The Little Mermaid resonates with both cisgender and transgender girls. In fact,  a study by Sally Campbell Galman entitled “Enchanted Selves: Transgender  Children's Persistent use of Mermaid Imagery in Self-Portraiture” explores this  connection. In addition, this research focuses on trans girls' perceptions of  themselves; many other papers only focus on the medical side of being transgender.  

Research disproves the common assumption that trans girls identify with mermaids because of the lack of genitalia. 

This assumes trans children are dysphoric and fixated on their genitalia. This assumption exemplifies the tendency to sexualize transgender people, as well as adults' fixations. Transgender children are more often seeking gender euphoria content that affirms their gender. This  study asks transgender children to draw themselves and explore their "lived  experiences." The mermaid obsession was not shared by transgender boys in the study. "Like adults, children are savvy curators of the media influences in their environment, incorporating it into their art, meaning systems, and play. They do not simply reproduce media, but instead use it for specific purposes, including the aspirational and affirming." (Galman, 172)  

Photo by Dario from Unsplash

All children have a need to see representations of themselves in the media. It helps them make sense of the world. In my opinion, gendered boxes can help and hurt a transgender person's journey to finding affirmation and acceptance. If they fit into the binary, gendered boxes can provide gender euphoria. The example story given in the paper is one where Elle, a 9-year old, states, "I have friends, and people know I am a girl but also more than a girl." When I asked what she meant by "more" than a girl, Ellie shrugged her shoulders. "You're a girl, and you are like every girl. But I am a girl who has something more. I'm a girl but also more than a girl." Transgender people, both binary and non-binary, are  not transgender solely because of the way they express their gender. You just are who you are.  

Having the words to say "I am transgender" is a huge hurdle, in part because of  the lack of positive representations and discussions in media. The LGBTQIA+ community is often limited to implied representation rather than explicit. The gay characters in science fiction may be represented by aliens, for example.

 Photo by Sharon McCutcheon from Unsplash

Another interesting discovery in the study was "Many transgender children in the  study found the idea of keeping their identities secret very stressful, even  though, at first, parents think this option — hiding a child's transness and  attempting to pass them as cisgender — seems practical." (Galman,174) 

Being your authentic self looks different for everyone. 

Some transgender people  choose not to share their transgender status because the gender they have transitioned to is their authentic self. Safety and societal pressures contribute to why a person might also make that choice. Children in the study were not thinking  about "practical" reasons to not tell friends. Even if self-disclosure may result in some negative consequences, it is difficult for a child to understand that. Transgender people deserve gender euphoria the feeling of being affirmed as the gender they are. Children are less aware of and influenced by society's “rules". They just know what they feel.

Source:

Galman, Sally Campbell, "ENCHANTED SELVES Transgender Children's Persistent use of Mermaid Imagery in Self-Portraiture" (2018). SHIMA-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH INTO ISLAND CULTURES. 332. http://dx.doi.org/10.21463/shima.12.2.14

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[calilili]

“ #21stCentury A Time Of Useful #Consciousness #health “ #wellness #decency #TransKids #LGBTQHealth #WomensHealth #democracy 🎬 https://crankyyank.com/2022/11/07/midterms-are-a-time-of-useful-consciousness-by-guest-blogger-calililiindies/

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#decency #girlpower #lgbtq health #lgbtq healthcare #lgbtq vote #lgbtq youth #lgbtqia #Tennessee #transkids #vote for kindness #women #women’s healthcare #womens health

[spokanefavs]

Letter to the Editor from Spokane-area faith leaders standing: “We Stand with Trans Kids’ Parents”

#trans #transkids #idaho #spokane #parenting

[bisexualgoddess1031]

She’s gorgeous!!! #trans #transgirl #transgender #transwoman #transkids #transkidsmatter #mattel #lavernecox #beautiful https://www.instagram.com/p/CePRdbspt0t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#trans #transgirl #transgender #transwoman #transkids #transkidsmatter #mattel #lavernecox #beautiful

[itgetsbetterproject]

We want LGBTQ+ youth to write for our blog!

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 If you're a young queer writer who wants to share your experiences, comment on current events, or analyze pop culture that affects LGBTQ+ youth, then we want to hear from you!

View guidelines & submit a piece/topic now on our site (and yes, selected topics are paid)!

#itgetsbetter #writers #writerswanted #blog #submissions #queeryouth #transyouth #LGBTQyouth #transkids #youngwriters #writer #queerculture

[evolveonline]

How Counselling Can Facilitate Social Transitioning

Introduction

Social transitioning is a journey of self-discovery and authenticity, particularly for individuals seeking to align their gender identity with their outward presentation. This process can be both empowering and challenging, as it involves navigating various social spheres while confronting internal struggles and external expectations. One invaluable tool that can significantly aid in this transformative journey is counselling. In this blog, we'll delve into how counselling can provide essential support, guidance, and empowerment for those embarking on the path of social transitioning.

Understanding Social Transitioning

Social transitioning involves changing various aspects of one's outward appearance, presentation, and social interactions to reflect their true gender identity. This may include adopting a new name and pronouns, modifying clothing choices, grooming habits, and adjusting behaviors to align with one's authentic self. This process, while liberating, can also be fraught with anxiety, self-doubt, and societal pressures. This is where counselling steps in as a valuable resource.

The Role of Counseling

Emotional Support: Embarking on a social transitioning journey can be emotionally overwhelming. Feelings of isolation, fear, and uncertainty are common. A trained counsellor can provide a safe space for individuals to express these emotions without judgment. They can help validate feelings and provide strategies to cope with emotional challenges.

Identity Exploration: Counselling offers a platform to explore and define one's authentic gender identity. Counsellors can facilitate open conversations that allow individuals to better understand themselves, their desires, and their aspirations. This process of self-discovery can be transformative and contribute to a more confident social transition.

Coping Strategies: Navigating societal expectations and potential backlash can be daunting. Counsellors can equip individuals with coping mechanisms to deal with discrimination, negative reactions, and self-doubt. Developing resilience and self-confidence is crucial for successfully navigating these challenges.

Communication Skills: Effective communication is key during social transitioning. Counsellors can help individuals navigate conversations with family, friends, colleagues, and others. They can provide guidance on how to explain the process, educate others about gender diversity, and handle questions sensitively.

Building a Support Network: A strong support network is essential during social transitioning. Counsellors can assist in identifying and strengthening relationships with supportive friends, family members, and allies. They can also help individuals connect with local LGBTQ+ communities, support groups, and resources.

Managing Anxiety and Depression: The pressures of social transitioning can contribute to anxiety and depression. A counsellor can provide tools to manage these mental health challenges, helping individuals prioritize self-care and emotional well-being.

Goal Setting: Setting goals during the transition process can provide a sense of direction and purpose. Counsellors can help individuals set achievable short-term and long-term goals related to their transition, personal growth, and overall well-being.

Conclusion

Social transitioning is a courageous and transformative journey that requires both internal and external support. Counselling plays a pivotal role in facilitating this process by offering emotional guidance, identity exploration, coping strategies, communication skills, building a support network, managing mental health, and setting goals. The journey of social transitioning is unique for each individual, and a skilled counsellor can tailor their support to meet specific needs.

It's important to remember that seeking counselling is a sign of strength, not weakness. Embracing change and authenticity takes courage, and counselling can provide the tools needed to navigate the challenges and celebrate the victories along the way. By embracing the guidance of a counsellor, individuals embarking on a social transitioning journey can find empowerment, self-acceptance, and the ability to thrive authentically in a world that is gradually becoming more inclusive and understanding.

#transgender #transmasc #trans woman #non bianry #lgbtq #transpride #transkids

[kidcoric]

🎒 — ♡ boygirl/girlboykid

a transkid flag for da kids who r boygirls/girlboys !!! took inspo from da boygirl flg if dat isnt clear hehe (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠) any kiddo can use dis flag !!

#🍦 — ♡ little sister doodles #permakid #transkid #transage #transid #pro transid #transid safe #transid pride #transid please interact #rq safe #radqueer safe #radqueer #radq #rq 🍓🌈 #rq community #rqc🌈🍓 #rq 🌈🍓 #pro rq 🌈🍓 #rq please interact

[amelylinaa]

Why are you even using male/female in your posts? Isn't it tr*nsph*bic? You disgust me

what on earth...... I'm using these exactly the way sims is using them??? Male and female frames do NOT tie to a gender you know? When I post something, I'm posting it for male/female frame sims, not for women or men. And I wouldn't even put those if sims's way of converting clothes from one frame to another wasn't as bad for alpha clothes. That's why I usually don't allow it to be converted, cause my female frame clothes look shit on male frame & vice versa.

And that's why i don't use any male/female words on child/toddler cc cause they just don't have different frames, there's one model for children and one for todds.

#sorry i couldn't not respond to this #because this accusation genuinely offended me #sometimes some of you need to touch grass #it kind of helps #touched it recently #10/10 would recommend #makes you stop thinking of some dumb shit like this #instead of accusing some random cc creator for being a transphobe for just using normal words used in a GAME they're making content for??? #maybe you could've spend this time actually protecting transkids because thats what they actually need

[katruna]

#I was a transkid #trans children #transmasc #Youtube #alexander avila #stop sexing children at birth

[whiskeyandpines]

4.6 years on T and 3.6 years post top surgery.

Tomorrow I will have a surgery to fix the excess of fat and skinn that was not removed with the first surgery.

I will post an update in the nex days.

I am a bit stressed but it should be way lighter than the double mastectomy.

#ftm #transition #lgbtq #transkid #ftmdiary #transboy #transguy #ftmboy #ftm transman #tboy #top surgery