Here is a video from openheartzoo that really struck a chord with me. In this video Bo speaks about the difficulties trans and intersex people face with everyday situations (most) cisgender take for granted- specifically in this case, using public restrooms.
Also, Bo makes a good point in the video that just because "you have a friend" that is a certain way or lives a particular lifestyle, that it does not make you an expert in that subject.
We all need to keep our minds open.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
To All of the Kick Ass, Beautiful Fierce Femmes Out There [awesome poetry]
This is just so amazing in so many ways, you just have to watch it for yourself.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
New & Noteworthy: Mike (DutchTransguy91)
Meet Mike (DutchTransguy91), an 18 year-old guy from the Netherlands. He is just starting his transition and is new to YouTube, so take a minute to get to know him.
The embedding is disabled on his intro video, but you can watch it here.
Here is his second video:
The embedding is disabled on his intro video, but you can watch it here.
Here is his second video:
Thursday, April 15, 2010
I Got a Sex Change with My Best Friend! [documentary: parts 1 & 2]
In the spring of 2007 I made a short documentary film while in college about my best friend Troy (tro23y on YouTube) getting our chest surgeries done together in December of 2006. We went to Dr. Beverly Fischer in Baltimore (Timonium), Maryland.
Chest surgery was one of the most moving and empowering experiences I have ever had, and I can wholeheartedly say it was made 1,000 times better by having it done with Troy.
Chest surgery was one of the most moving and empowering experiences I have ever had, and I can wholeheartedly say it was made 1,000 times better by having it done with Troy.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Dr. Perovic, Trans Surgeon, Dead at 72.
Dr. Sava Perovic, gender reassignment surgery pioneer, has died in Serbia. He was 72 years old.
According to Yahoo news:
Perovic, a respected urologist, began gender reassignment surgery in the 1980s in Belgrade and soon became a leading expert.
With his team, he performed a number of surgeries abroad, mostly in Asia, including urologic and genital corrective procedures.
Perovic died after a long illness, the reports said without giving details. His funeral would be held on Thursday in Belgrade.
I was not aware Dr. Perovic had battled a long illness; my thoughts go out to his family. Dr. Perovic drastically improved FTM lower surgery throughout his career and his death will be mourned in the trans community.
According to Yahoo news:
Perovic, a respected urologist, began gender reassignment surgery in the 1980s in Belgrade and soon became a leading expert.
With his team, he performed a number of surgeries abroad, mostly in Asia, including urologic and genital corrective procedures.
Perovic died after a long illness, the reports said without giving details. His funeral would be held on Thursday in Belgrade.
I was not aware Dr. Perovic had battled a long illness; my thoughts go out to his family. Dr. Perovic drastically improved FTM lower surgery throughout his career and his death will be mourned in the trans community.
This Week.
It's only Wednesday and this week has already had its fair share of ups and downs; as you can see, cake makes everything better.
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