Choosing the right words to describe your gender identity can feel tricky. For transgender and non-binary people, finding a label that fits is personal and important.
Using respectful language matters. Outdated or offensive terms can hurt, so it’s okay to set boundaries about how others address you.
At the same time, you are more than a label. What matters most is how you choose to define yourself, no matter where you are on the gender spectrum.
Do you have a label that feels right – like crossdresser, transgender woman, non-binary, or something else?
I’d love to hear your thoughts, so let’s continue the conversation in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
A label isn’t necessary for me unless I’m explaining or communicating with someone who has questions. I know what I am…..I always have. I’m older now, and as a result, I’ve had to live in the “closet” much of my life. I finally ventured out into the public in my 40’s, went on hormones and grew my boobs in my 50’s. Now I’m in my 60’s, happily married, but sad, and old………..maybe that’s “just the way it goes”. But really, I’ve done alot, and had many “interesting” encounters. So, I don’t wear labels, I wear badges.
I am the classic woman born in the physical body of a man. “A woman trapped in a man’s body” if you will. When I am talking in a clinical setting, I use the term transsexual. In a conversational setting, I use trans-woman or simply woman, depending on the scope of the conversation.
There is far too much emphasis put on labels. Each individual has their own personal identity description.
So Lucille please try not to feed this labelisation fetish, and if the more ignorant types you speak with try to label just tell them your clients are just that, CLIENTS. In addition you personally do not have Girls, you have clients who pay for your services.
I prefer woman but Transwoman is okay. I am a female on the inside so that’s how I see myself. I don’t always look that way. Feeling good about myself starts on the inside. The better I feel the better I present myself. When you know you belong no one labels you anything other then what you are.
I too hate labels. I do however see the possibly need for them. If I had to label myself, it would be transgender woman.
Sherrie
I see two labels that would fit you to a “t” beautiful and attractive.
Thank you Daphne.
I am a transgender woman. If the person talking to me wants to get more information, I usually come back with ‘That is not appropriate’.
If they want to discuss generalities, I wil answer what I can.
Definitely transgender woman. Hate it when people assume that means your gay. Hate it when they don’t know the difference and just think you cross dress for fun.
I wish people understood the differences and the hardship of being transgender. Above all I wish being myself didn’t hurt the ones I love from negative comments from others when they meet me.
i label myself as a crossdresser. i have no intention of ever being trans. God Bless those who choose and go that way . A tough road to travel . I support you 100 %.
Thank you for not using the label sissy which i hate but yet get called and just shrug it off.
Personally, i think labels are often degrading after all no matter what we are humans who long to be loved and accepted for being different then the norm. Even being norm is a label.
Can’t we all just get along and hug each with respect and love.
Very nice and succinctly put! : )