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Why the Emphasis on Surgery?

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I have had sex reassignment surgery a few months ago and the thing is that when I tell people that I have had my surgery, they seem to congratulate that accomplishment over others. Hell, I did not get so much praise for getting my name change or the gender marker changed on my Colorado ID [...]

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My First Experiences Being Post-Op

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Now that I am officially post op and healing very well (okay, I *think* I am healing up pretty well, Dr. Pichet tells me I am and I think that he is not lying to me), I feel that I have to share a few of my newfound beliefs now. I feel that I am [...]

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When I buy a Mac, I buy quality

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I recently heard of a new “I am a PC” ad through Low End Mac and I started getting intrigued as to the actress “Lauren” (who we later find out is a member of the Screen Actors Guild) goes into an Apple Store (which she incorrectly refers to as a “Mac store”) and complains that [...]

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I Have a Good Body Image! No, Seriously!

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I know I bitch every other moment about either being fat, not having seen adequate breast development yet or not having the surgery yet. But you know what, to tell the truth, I am proud of my body image now. And yes, I am serious when I say that – I love the way my [...]

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The First Rule of Respecting Trans People: Don’t Use the Old Name

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About a week ago, my sister phone me a few times and then hung up right when I picked up the phone. I did finally reach her and I asked her what’s up and then she decided to call me by that old male name. Anyone in this situation knows what happened next – click. [...]

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