You Can Stop Condemning Yourself Now

Growing up in a conservative environment when you’re transgender can really mess you up.  When I say that, I mean you may be told by people directly if they know you’re transgender or you just may pick it up based on how they react to what they see on the news and in social media or perhaps even hear in church.  And here is what you’re being told or inferring from what others say: “God didn’t make you to be that way”, therefore you’re sinning if you decide to transition to the gender you really are or if you’ve already transitioned, continue to live as who you are.  I felt that way growing up, and I felt that way as a grownup.  I even got married hoping that would help somehow take away what it was that I felt inside.  Read more “You Can Stop Condemning Yourself Now” →