September 2011
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Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Kaleidoscope Youth Center (or KYC) has been there for queer youth since 1994, in fact, they are the organization in Ohio that dedicates itself completely to help queer youth. Personally, I’ve been attending Kaleidoscope for several years now, ever since I started questioning my gender identity. KYC, like most places, has its pros and cons; one kid at the center described his visits as “boring”...
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My Descent into the Queer Community
My journey is much more mundane than one might expect. For someone so outlandish and odd, I have had a fairly easy road to where I am now. Not easy, per se, but from an outside perspective, I haven’t had much grief. I have a loving and accepting family, an admittedly good school that has respected me as much as they are legally capable of, a group of friends that are the best in the...
Anonymous asked: Of all the binders from underworks, which would you recommend for someone buying their first one?
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Friday Rant: Misgendering
There is something that almost every single trans* person can agree on; misgendering sucks. It absolutely, positively, completely and utterly sucks. Nothing ruins a mood like someone assuming your gender and having it be wrong. It’s one thing to assume someone is one gender or another, but it’s a whole new ball game when you know you’re one gender with every particle of your being and it’s...
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[tw: self injury]
thescarswillfade:
Alternatives to Self Harm
Disclaimer: Below is a list of things to do instead of cutting, burning, bruising, or any other form of self harm. Please keep in mind that unfortunately, not everything on this list will work for everyone. So, if you try something and it doesn’t work for you, don’t get discouraged! Some of these choices are complicated, and you might want to utilize...
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Wednesday Review: Tri-top binder by Underworks
Today, I thought that I might write a review. I have had a few binders in my day, however there is only one that I would highly recommend to anyone who is just starting to bind, or has yet to find the perfect binder. The Tri-top by Underworks.
It is tried and true. I’ve had three so far and once the current one wears out then I will get another. It’s reliable, simple and conceals ...
princeowl asked: I really like how this is going so far. You're an excellent writer.
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Monday Post: Age
Age, in itself, is a controversial topic. Whether it matters, what about it matters, if we should respect it or treat every age equally, etc. One big thing I’ve noticed is those who refuse to believe that anyone under a certain stage in their aging is capable of understanding their own identity. As if brain development has anything to do with the primal instinct that is gender. Even after...
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Hey guys! Check out this blog! →
hellafab:
I created this blog for a class and I really need more followers. It’s mainly text posts but I also post pictures and things that relate to the blog.
It focuses on queer topics, concerns, everyday struggles. I honestly just need some followers.
Thanks!
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Seeking Treatment While Trans*, Tips, Tricks, and... →
artoftransliness:
Great advice for finding a therapist for gender related reasons or otherwise.
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Friday Rant: Bathrooms
I’m not generally a bad kid. I do my homework, I get to school on time, I don’t sass teachers and I answer questions. I don’t like breaking the rules and I don’t like falling out of line. For someone of my physical appearance (facial piercings and brightly coloured hair) I don’t really like to stand out too much. I don’t make a spectacle of myself or lash out and I try my best not to...
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Wednesday: Ignorance
The ignorance of others is something that is absolutely unavoidable in the trans community. If you identify outside of your assigned sex (or, sometimes, even within it, as I have come to realise.) ignorance is almost inevitable. It is not always at the fault of the person, as many are simply not educated on queer issues, but every so often you will find someone who refuses to learn or...
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Vocabulary
This is a list of words that I believe you should know, mostly just in general because they are good words to know and integrate into your current vocabulary, but also if you read my blog and come across a word you are unfamiliar with, it will most likely be here. Mind you, these are my own definitions, so if you have problems with the way I define the word, please let me know and I will...