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 Outdated or offensive terms can be hurtful.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 believe the only term that is correct is a Transgendered woman. That is how I feel and like
Shakespear : a rose by any other name would smell as sweetly . Con viejo , el consejo ………… old age brings wisdom .
I’ve always referred to myself as a transgendered woman.
I consider myself human; I am a transgender MTF woman, or a T-girl nothing more or less.
I am a woman pure and simple. I do not like labels as in sissy, t-girl, etc. I was born a woman and always will be. I was just born in the wrong body. Though I have to have GRS surgery to fix it and finally feel complete as a woman, and be able to be seen as a female or woman. I hate being called sir or Mr. Just because my documents say so. I cannot afford surgery and as of late have been struggling with suicidal ideations. If I cannot be happy in life then what is it worth living for?
I am a woman pure and simple. I do not like labels as in sissy, t-girl, etc. I was born a woman and always will be. I was just born in the wrong body. Though I have to have GRS surgery to fix it and finally feel complete as a woman, and be able to be seen as a female or woman. I hate being called sir or Mr. Just because my documents say so. I cannot afford surgery and as of late have been struggling with suicidal ideations. If I cannot be happy in life then what is it worth living for? Oh and then everyone is staring at you because your dressed as a woman. It makes me so uncomfortable. I am a woman but I don’t get seen as one and it hurts. I have lost everything just to gain nothing because I am on a fixed income
I am not transgender, but have been growing breasts and like wearing fem clothes. I go out “incognito” but never try to “pass.” I understand, however, what you’re saying! Try to avoid the self-destructive thoughts and look at life as a journey. Next month can be much better than this month. Please take care of yourself and be happy with who you are!
Love
I really don’t know what I am. I AM a woman in my heart, in my soul, and in my spirit. But do to society’s taboos, I dress in secret and venture out to clubs suited to my lifestyle. I dress everyday in the evening with full makeup etc. I suppose I might be a Transvestite? Or a T-Girl? I hate the term cross dresser. You all tell me.
Trust in yourself and be who you are . More or less , I haven’t had any problems . It’s not my problem , but they might have a problem . Perspective …….that’s a good word to use
Hi Lucille,
Personally I do not like labels, but if I had to pick one from your list, I pick “something else”, but the only label I might accept is woman. When out in public, I am just a woman going about her business. I can go anywhere I want as a woman and no one questions it. I have been to concerts, hockey game, air shows, movies, restaurants, etc. I am always addressed as “miss” or “ma’am”, I even had one guy tell a clerk to help the pretty lady first. To say the least, he made my day.
I must say thank you Lucille for your advice and help.
Love,
Robyn
You are a pretty lady. GREAT smile!
I see my self as a TV. However, labels are very difficult to hand on anyone.
Forget all the other labels. I am “ambigender.”
It’s not easy to explain, so here’s an accurate definition.
“Ambingender (from Latin, ambo = both+gender = masculine & feminine) Having two genders, one masculine and one feminine, being able to use both well and comfortably; able to think, talk, feel and act in both genders independent of each other. Double-gendered.”
If you wish to learn more about being “ambigender” please write me at: carollynolson@yahoo.com