Her Name was Melonie – Another Trans WOC has Committed Suicide
A 19-year-old, transgender, woman of color is the latest transgender teenager to take her own life. We will never forget Melonie Rose #MelonieRose.
A 19-year-old, transgender, woman of color is the latest transgender teenager to take her own life. We will never forget Melonie Rose #MelonieRose.
I truly understand I am probably your token transgender friend, but here are a few things to keep in mind in relation to that.
Let’s talk about privilege and what it means to have it, how we can overcome it and why we should acknowledge it.
Many forms of discrimination and oppression are systemic. We need to find our common bonds and work together, as minority groups, to make a difference.
I spent my youth hating myself and fighting everything I was. I was miserable and unpleasant to be around. Then something awesome happened. I learned to accept myself.
How do you handle it when you find out your family and friends have been told lies about you for the past several years?
Being transgender means having, at least, 17 different operations. Here is the latest on the surgery I have had, how I got through it, and how I am feeling now.
After eight years of patiently waiting, I am finally taking Testosterone. It won’t be long before I am singing in a low and sexy voice!!!
It has been a long, eight years trying to transition, but I finally received the news I have been waiting to hear, concerning the prospect of getting on Testosterone.
Please consider emailing your Ohio Representative and asking them to change the rules concerning gender equality on birth certificates. A sample letter has been provided.