The Genwell Blog
Words of advice, first-person stories, and thoughtful discussions about the latest research and legislative developments affecting transgender and non-binary people!
The GenWell Blog
Words of advice, first-person stories, and thoughtful discussions about the latest research and legislative developments affecting transgender and non-binary people.!
Charlie Brown and Transgender Perceptions … Huh?
Contributing blogger Cheryl Miller poignantly comments about transgender perceptions — of oneself, of others, by others — post transition.
Religion vs. Transgender Mental/Emotional Well-Being
Read about the challenges that religion — as a baked-in cultural foundation — pose for transgender people and the evolution of their mental/emotional well-being.
Eating Disorders in the Transgender Population
The intense body dissatisfaction and dysphoria a trans* person experiences (often) far exceeds that of their cisgender counterpart who suffers from eating disorders.
It’s Official — Five Days That Profoundly Changed My Life (Part 2)
Read this first-person account of her transition and "huge commitment to — and affirmation of — the human being" she now feels and understands she is.
Five Days That Profoundly Changed My Life (Part 1)
A gender transition is fraught with many remarkable moments for anyone. Recently, mine has played out a little differently than I would have expected. (A first-person account)
The Los Angeles Transgender Community Celebrates Together
We recently attended two very special events at the Los Angeles LGBT Center: Transgender Perceptions support group and a performance by the Trans Chorus.
Are You a Man or A Woman?
Read a truly informed, provocative discussion of gender identity. "My gender is also something that should not concern anyone else, just like a heterosexual person prodding someone who is not heterosexual."
My Transgender Journey
Read this personal account of a transition — saying goodbye to the traditional icons of femininity and masculinity along the way in a transgender journey.
Talking Gender Affirming Surgery with Top Surgeon
Read this frank discussion about gender reassignment surgery with Dr. Gary Alter, one of the most sought after specialists in this field.