When it comes to expressing your gender identity, navigating labels can be tricky. For those identifying as transgender or non-binary, finding the right words is essential.
Obviously, it’s important for people to use language that respects and reflects your identity. Outdated or offensive terms can be hurtful.
However, it’s important to remember that you’re more than just a label!
Ultimately, what matters most is how you personally want to be addressed, regardless of where you fall on the gender spectrum.
So, let’s talk about it!
Do you have a particular term or label that resonates with you – such as crossdresser, transgender woman, non-binary person, or something else?
I’m eager to hear your thoughts, so let’s continue the conversation in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
I know as to me i feel like i am a woman so i dont really consider myself trans or anything like that. I dont know if that is silly seeing how i am still pre op but i know that even in my own mind i just see my self as a women and when someone calls me a guy or man it confuses me alot so i see my self as a woman to which i think is amazing and what i am. 🙂
Hi Brandy, Very well stated. I feel similar but use the trans collar as an due to the birth deformity I see in the mirror. Maybe I shouldn’t surrender any power to it. You’ve got me thinking. Thanks
I now simply identify as transgender, I am male to female, but people assume I am male (except for close family and friends who know.) I am fine with that, as I am accustomed to it after basically 47 years of it. However, as I continue to transition I suspect it will become obvious to more people that I am transgender, and I am no longer afraid of that. Of being who I am, which regardless of assumptions, I am transgender. If I am lucky enough to be assumed female, I still will be transgender and still no longer afraid of that.
Transgifted!!
I find that many who use labels to describe crossdressers have little idea of the transformations that can take place via crossdressing. Crossdressing leads me into a rich environment of being. I would guess that few would understand how I treasure the person I become when I embrace female clothing. My aggressive nature transforms into gentleness. I concentrate less on doing an more with being. My body posture relaxes, as does my entire mental process. (Of course, I intend this as a play on words – “I feel more ’rounded.” I feel more in touch with others around me. Crossdressing leads me to become more “centered” – living out my genuine person within. Amber
(Sorry about the lack of photo. I tried to send one, but this program would not accept it.)
transgender woman
I don’t like labels. I am who I am. Yes I was born genetically a male but I don’t see myself as one. That is why I am going through my transition to become a woman. I consider myself a woman and that is it.
Totally agree Alice, I am exactly the same as you I am a woman in a man’s body. It is horrible, but in time I am determined to reach my goal and become a woman and you should do the same.
I was born a girl. I grew into a woman. I wake up every day as a woman, and go to sleep every night as a woman.
I live every day as a woman and I will die a woman.
Norma Chrissina Lee
But, if I have to label myself, I would say that I am a transgender woman.
Norma Lee
I do not label myself. I am who I am.
Tommy