The Transgender-Personal Narrative

Watch the video "Growing up Trans" and read the articles thoroughly. Then use examples and evidence from these sources along with your textbook for full credit. Failure to use these sources will result in a zero.

Transgender women will be allowed to enroll in one of the three female-only colleges at Cambridge University, as well as Barnard College and Smith College did in 2015.

I sat up and let out a gigantic yawn as I stretched my arms and legs. My body had felt as if I had slept in a box all night and was taking my first step out. I pulled my soft pink blanket up to my chin and wrapped it around me tightly. That was when I heard the scream and, nevertheless, the sound of my name followed. “Haylee. Haylee. Hurry downstairs. It’s Kassi.” I threw my blanket down and let it fall to the floor. I rushed down the stairs and saw my sister in just a Pull-Up, and on her knees crying for help. I pushed everyone to the side so I could grab her. She looked up at me with her big brown eyes, tears rolling down her face. That was when I saw the gash in her right eyebrow. It wasn’t like a tiny scrape you get when you fall, but it looked like she had a hole right above her eye. The

“i only say that because i have something to tell you…” she continued, but this time in a new tone. I sat up immediately because i had heard this tone before, through the millions of ‘TMI’ conversations we have had.

As we know transgenderism has been around for quite some time now. Tracking back to way before 1998 when the transgender day was established. This day is on November 20th and it was established in order to have a day of remembrance for those people of the gay, lesbian, and straight community who have suffered from either physical abuse, assault, or both. Researchers of psychological advancements have discovered many new things about this rising issue or as a psychologist would call it a “disorder” with in the specific community in this case the LGBT community. However during the research many questions were asked by the American Psychology Association. Questions such as how the transgender community

As we began, the therapist talked to us as a whole family. She later started asking questions directed to each of us. The sound of her pen scratching across the note pad made my ears tingle with every single word she wrote. I wondered what

I lived far away from my hometown. At beginning, I concealed my sexual identity. I was living at bottom of society and struggle for survive. I had done a lot of odd jobs. I met some friends at work. In my naivety, I thought I would be accepted by friend as a homosexual. I told one of the co-workers who I believed he was my friend about my being a gay. Somehow all others knew my sexuality. Some co-workers force me to get drunk, then they sexual assaulted me. Every time I tried to protect myself by law, they would tell the police that I had mental disease and they asked policemen take me to the mental hospital. These happened several times, each time I was hurt and was fired. At the end it was miserable, nobody would

It’s been almost two years since Derek broke his ankle, yet he still visits the hospital. “Derek, come on, how many times do you need to hear the doctor tell you you’re completely healed? How many times do you need to hear it for you to accept the fact that you are no longer injured?” I asked Derek. “My body hasn’t recovered yet, Andrew. Otherwise, I would be running right now,” he replied. We entered the doctor’s office for Derek’s scheduled appointment. “Hello Mr.Flort, good to see you again. So, are you doing better?” asked Mrs.Williams. “I don’t think I’m doing any better doc. You have any medications I can take to speed up my recovery?” answered Derek with a question. “Unfortunately, your issue can’t be treated using medications. Rather counseling,” suggested Mrs.Williams. “Counseling? I’m not emotionally hurt. My issue is physical,” replied Derek. “Doc, he’s in denial. He has been to several doctors and they all repeat the same thing: “You’re healed”. Yet, he still believes the reason he can’t run is because he is yet to be cured,” I interjected. “Alright Derek, I’m going to refer you to my friend, Jennifer Grey, she’s a great psychologist. I believe she can really help you improve,” she said while handing a slip of paper with a scribbled name and number to

His eyes were kind and concerned, as I suspect all doctors to be, and he repeated the nurse's question “what's going on?” the question bounced around my mind for a few seconds, but as I went to give my answer my mother was already speaking for me, after all I was only a teenager, I couldn’t really decipher how I was feeling (or at least that’s what they told me.) Then he turned to me and pulled his stethoscope out to listen to my slow nervous breaths, “it sounds clear” he stated, “It’s not asthma” my mother looked relieved as if that was what made the room uneasy. He once again faced my mother and sighed “ I think the episodes are minor anxiety attacks.” They both looked at me with somber eyes. After our conversations became redundant, he gave me the option of therapy or medication, “medication,” I stated as if the answer was obvious, because for me it was, therapy was not something I would consider. We agreed on starting with the medication Zoloft on low dosage. The days following my diagnosis were uncomfortable, my family spoke to me in low easy tones as if I was breakable, and I spent long periods of time in solitude. However, with this solace I was able to uncover my true self. I realized my love for my academics, and my desire to advance our world. Nevertheless, I was seen as a fragile piece of glass, something to be handled with grace and comfort, but I had not changed, the label had only made me

Throughout American history, numerous influential social movements arose, such as the civil rights movement, the youth movement, and the animal rights movement. However, one of the most prominent and rapidly changing movements in the past year, 2015, has been the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) movement, the advocacy for equal rights between heterosexual and LGBT individuals. In this year, the LGBT movement made many crucial achievements. Starting off the year, in February of 2015, the Human Rights Campaign began a movement named the People’s Brief. The purpose of this campaign was to gain nationwide support for the LGBT movement. The group ended up gaining over 200,000 signatures which was many more signatures than any other brief ever given to the Supreme Court. The transgender side of the LGBT movement also had major successes in 2015. After Caitlyn Jenner came out, the movement changed drastically. It sparked many transgender people to come out to the media and discuss the inequalities and violence that trans people face in society. However, perhaps the most important victory for the LGBT was the legalizing of gay marriage across the country. This event happened on June 26, 2015 when the supreme court declared that denying two people the right to marry, regardless of gender, is unconstitutional. Even though just a few accomplishments were named, many others occurred that also had major impacts on the LGBT movement (“Best”). Although in recent months the

A few days ago, I was killing time in a local department store while my wife shopped, when I was hit with the call of nature. Now, with all the talk lately about the sudden influx of wired up transgender perverts hanging around department store restrooms, I was a little wary of using the store facilities. However, the urge can only be put on hold so long, so after a few minutes of waddling around the store with my knees clamped together, I found myself standing in front of the men’s restroom ready to risk whatever evil lurked behind the door. At that point, I would have kissed Hillary Clinton flush on the mouth for some relief.

I’d like to start by saying that I personally don’t find your comments or questions about transgender and intersex in any way as being offensive. I can’t imagine anyone who identifies as either would be offended by someone legitimately trying to understand without judgment. I feel that the LGBT+ community has included so many sub-identities because of the need for acknowledgment and understanding of the diversity that exists. Although none of these identities are new, the terminology to many are very new and growing. Even many of us who have been “members” of the LGBT+ community for several decades are scratching our heads at new terms and definitions. Or maybe I haven’t been paying enough attention over the years. As a lesbian of over 40 years, I too, am confused by much of this so please don’t feel out of place if you do. With that being said, I hope I can shed some light on your question about transgender and intersex identities.

“Well that sound like him….. well why don’t you come in.” she replied. I walked in and her house was amazing! I found a seat in the dining room. She came and sat by me and I told her everything that had happened.

I believe that it is necessary for transgender people to be able to transition safely. Whether it be social, physical, or emotional transitioning, it is important to do so safely and to have unshakeable, unconditional support along the way. It is important to have people who support me and who love me and who will not gainsay my identity.

Dear Journal, ! A book falls off the shelf. I’m still at the nursing home. I’m reading a paper that John there boss gives me about the room’s and number of people. But I notice that I’m having trouble reading and or processing the words. Then I notice I’m starting to fidget so I tend to worry about why I’m acting like this. I just can't sit still in my seat. Although I become more worried and notice I become bored with a task if it’s not what I want to do or If it’s not fun. So that day I go to the doctor and I'm in the waiting room and I just can’t sit still in there because It’s taking forever. So I go back and they take my blood pressure and all of that. So they leave and come back five minutes later and tell me that i've just been diagnosed