A space for positive trans posts

Gemme · 07-16-2015, 05:57 PM

I found this.

Siri will shut down anyone who tries to call Caitlyn Jenner Bruce. If a phone gets it, anyone should be able to.

Jesse · 07-22-2015, 06:18 PM

All transgender modeling agency set to launch.

https://www.advocate.com/arts-entert...ncy-set-launch

*Anya* · 08-17-2015, 11:25 PM

Trans Men’s Positive Emotions
The Interaction of Gender Identity and Emotion Labels

Stephanie L. Budge1
Joe J. Orovecz1
Jayden L. Thai2

1University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA
2University of Louisville, Louisvillle, KY, USA

Stephanie L. Budge, Department of Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1000 Bascom Mall, Room 309, Madison, WI 53706, USA. Email: budge@wisc.edu

Abstract
The current study used grounded theory methods to analyze trans men’s positive emotions. The sample included 11 participants who were assigned a female sex at birth and currently identify with a binary male identity. Results yielded eight positive emotion themes emerging for trans men, which included the following: confidence, comfort, connection, feeling alive, amazement, pride, happiness, and interpersonal reactionary emotions.

Participants reported specific gender experiences within these themes, including a sense of brotherhood, excitement related to taking testosterone, authentic pride in identifying as a man, and happiness connected to others using correct gender language (e.g., pronouns, family labels, greetings).

A theoretical model from the eight themes and 39 higher order categories emerged, indicating the importance of initial internal emotions, confidence related to trans men’s identity processes, and the ways in which positive interpersonal interactions affect positive emotions. Implications include using emotion-focused therapy and including more positivity into trans individuals’ experiences and emotions.

http://tcp.sagepub.com/content/43/3/404.abstract

Kelt · 08-28-2015, 04:11 PM

This is something I had not seen from about three weeks ago. The New York Times is running a series of pieces apparently (I'll stop back when I find more) so here is a section of transpersons telling their own stories.

Transgender Lives: Your Stories

DapperButch · 12-31-2015, 04:11 PM

There are days that I feel just ridiculously happy since my transition.

Just out of the blue I realize I am happy.

I thought to myself...."Is this what real life is like?" You just sort of live and people regard you, experience you, and interact with the real you, as you?

It's so flipping easy. Such a new way to live life. The world outside my home is not an anxiety inducing place anymore. Who knew it could be like that?

<--- blessed

Galahad · 01-02-2016, 02:42 PM

This is great to hear/read. I've not come across too many posts this positive about transition. I always read about the problems.

Kelt · 01-08-2016, 08:04 AM

THIS:

"Call to remove gender from UK passports and driving licences"

This makes so much more sense to me. Instead of all the rigmarole around how to get things changed in this place or that place, simply remove the extraneous.

It seems that about 95% of the places it's currently required it's totally irrelevant.

My .02

07-16-2015, 05:57 PM	#1
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07-22-2015, 06:18 PM	#2
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08-17-2015, 11:25 PM	#3
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,455 Times in 7,284 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Trans Men’s Positive Emotions The Interaction of Gender Identity and Emotion Labels Stephanie L. Budge1 Joe J. Orovecz1 Jayden L. Thai2 1University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA 2University of Louisville, Louisvillle, KY, USA Stephanie L. Budge, Department of Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1000 Bascom Mall, Room 309, Madison, WI 53706, USA. Email: budge@wisc.edu Abstract The current study used grounded theory methods to analyze trans men’s positive emotions. The sample included 11 participants who were assigned a female sex at birth and currently identify with a binary male identity. Results yielded eight positive emotion themes emerging for trans men, which included the following: confidence, comfort, connection, feeling alive, amazement, pride, happiness, and interpersonal reactionary emotions. Participants reported specific gender experiences within these themes, including a sense of brotherhood, excitement related to taking testosterone, authentic pride in identifying as a man, and happiness connected to others using correct gender language (e.g., pronouns, family labels, greetings). A theoretical model from the eight themes and 39 higher order categories emerged, indicating the importance of initial internal emotions, confidence related to trans men’s identity processes, and the ways in which positive interpersonal interactions affect positive emotions. Implications include using emotion-focused therapy and including more positivity into trans individuals’ experiences and emotions. http://tcp.sagepub.com/content/43/3/404.abstract __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner

12-31-2015, 04:11 PM	#5
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08-28-2015, 04:11 PM	#4
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,285 Times in 2,539 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	This is something I had not seen from about three weeks ago. The New York Times is running a series of pieces apparently (I'll stop back when I find more) so here is a section of transpersons telling their own stories. Transgender Lives: Your Stories

01-02-2016, 02:42 PM	#6
Galahad Member How Do You Identify?: do I have to? Relationship Status: single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: I.E. Southern California Posts: 425 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,300 Thanked 339 Times in 151 Posts Rep Power: 1446604	This is great to hear/read. I've not come across too many posts this positive about transition. I always read about the problems.

01-08-2016, 08:04 AM	#7
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,285 Times in 2,539 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	THIS: "Call to remove gender from UK passports and driving licences" This makes so much more sense to me. Instead of all the rigmarole around how to get things changed in this place or that place, simply remove the extraneous. It seems that about 95% of the places it's currently required it's totally irrelevant. My .02