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Program To Help Transgender Youth In Need

Hi there. I’m Alex, a 16 year old transguy from San Diego.

I just wanted to let you guys know about a program I have set up to help out trans* youth in need. This program includes several things such as, a store to raise money for surgeries/HRT, a binder and a packer exchange/donation program, and an MTF item exchange.

Within the next month, it will also include a penpal program and a live chat section for trans* youth and allies to get to talk to other trans* youth and allies!

I ask that you spread the word and check out the programs site at

The more this gets around the more people that can be helped by the programs features. Thank you for all your help and support. 

-Alex

Wow dude, that’s amazing! Check this out, peeps!

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tranqualizer: [photo: a flyer advertising free self defense classes for trans women. text reads, “MKD Karate and The Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center are proud to present FREE self defense for transgender women. dates: sunday nights from june 3rd to july 1 from 6pm to 7:70pm. place: please call for confidential location in Queens. RSVP with Elena at 9178868236 or elenaselfdefense@yahoo.com. space is limited. call to reserve your space. no prior experience is necessary. all transgender women welcome.” the flyer is also in spanish. “nos place presentarles clases GRATIS de defenza personal para mujeres transgenero. fechas: todos los domingos empenzando el 3 de junio al primero de julio 2012. hora: 6-7:30. lugar: confidencial. llame para informarle el lugar de reunion en queens. RSVP: Orlando 6463356465 or sensei.orlando@yahoo.com. el cupo es limitado. llame para reservar su espacio. no se necesita experiencia previa. es bienvenida toda mujer transgenero.”] thespiritwas: I’m really excited about this: Lower East Side Harm Reduction will offer free self defense classes for trans women throughout this summer, from June 3rd til July 1st.  Please forward widely! Reblogging this for the lovely women in our lives. Share it!

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[photo: a flyer advertising free self defense classes for trans women. text reads, “MKD Karate and The Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center are proud to present FREE self defense for transgender women. dates: sunday nights from june 3rd to july 1 from 6pm to 7:70pm. place: please call for confidential location in Queens. RSVP with Elena at 9178868236 or elenaselfdefense@yahoo.com. space is limited. call to reserve your space. no prior experience is necessary. all transgender women welcome.” the flyer is also in spanish. “nos place presentarles clases GRATIS de defenza personal para mujeres transgenero. fechas: todos los domingos empenzando el 3 de junio al primero de julio 2012. hora: 6-7:30. lugar: confidencial. llame para informarle el lugar de reunion en queens. RSVP: Orlando 6463356465 or sensei.orlando@yahoo.com. el cupo es limitado. llame para reservar su espacio. no se necesita experiencia previa. es bienvenida toda mujer transgenero.”]

thespiritwas:

I’m really excited about this: Lower East Side Harm Reduction will offer free self defense classes for trans women throughout this summer, from June 3rd til July 1st.  Please forward widely!

Reblogging this for the lovely women in our lives. Share it!

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Custom, inexpensive binders →

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I know some people were interested in that hypothetical “colorful binders” post going around, and I also know that price is a concern when it comes to chest binding and stuff!! These are strapless velcro binders made to fit your measurements, and you can ask for it to be made in patterned or colorful cloth. Pretty legit!

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Asker thesecreteater Asks:
Hello. My name is Atticus. I'm nineteen and pre-everything. I only live with my parents during the summer and for December, so they have only recently noticed my obvious amount of body hair, especially on my legs. I've not shaved for almost six months now. My entire family is talking about it and judging me for it. Is there anyway to get them off my back about it? I'm not out to any of them, and I live in Mississippi so, you know, it gets scary when you're judged. Any help would be great. Thanks
theftm theftm Said:

Hey Buddy,

In my opinion, as long as your family isn’t downright harassing you/ physically harming you, I feel like you can pull through it. I used to take so much shame in my body hair growing up, even through elementary school. I had really hairy arms, and actually still do. I was really hesitant to stop shaving my legs in high school for the fear of being judged.

I did stop shaving, even pre-T. And I felt really self-conscious. But after a while, I was like, ‘eff this, dude. this is who I am.’

So I dunno, the way I deal with stuff that people are judging me on, i.e., my body, is that I just take pride in who I am. Pretty much, the people that judge me for how I look or present shouldn’t affect the way I feel about my body. Yes, they are your family and all, and yes, you live in Mississippi and I live in Massachusetts, but I feel that it shouldn’t make a difference. Does your family love you none the less? Try telling them it makes you happy and it’s just a lot easier for you to take care of. But the best advice I can give you is that you need to stay safe, if you’re going to do something that could risk further hardship (i.e. physical abuse/being kicked out), then it’s best to lay low. It sucks because I have no personal experience with being rejected by my family, but as I said, the best you can do is stay safe and not risk anything.

If you need any more help, you can always always always send me a message on my personal blog.

Best of luck, and I hope my long answer didn’t confuse you or anything,

- Dino

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Asker Anonymous Asks:
So, I really want to start taking T, but I don't even know where to begin. From all of the transition videos I've watched, the people needed to get a letter from their therapist before getting it. Is that the case for everywhere? Also, where do I even go to get T? Is there a specific type of doctor I have to get the prescription from?
theftm theftm Said:

That is not the policy everywhere.  It really varies on the state you live in and the doctor you go to.  Some require a letter, others don’t.  It all depends.  You do not have to go to a specific doctor, though an endocrinologist is the most common type of doctor, since they are specialized in hormones.  However, if your primary care is comfortable with treating you, then they can. :)

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Casting: Transgender and Cisgender Dramatic Actors of Color

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fuckyeahftmsofcolor:

Are you a transgender person of color and a dramatic actor?

If so, a new film slated for production directed by Award winning transgender filmmaker, DRKRZ, is seeking actors for multiple roles including the main protagonist—a young black transman named Passion.

Main Roles being Cast:
PASSION: Handsome late twenty-something black TRANSGENDER musician living in West Oakland. Two years on T, he is still learning to own his newfound masculinity in the world of music, friendship and dating. Prefer an actor with an scruffy edgy look.


SHIELDS: Passion’s CISGENDER bandmate. Also late twenties, black, Rocks an urban hipster style. Very cocky and craves the center of attention.


R.D.: Third bandmate. CISGENDER man of color. Mid twenties, works retail, California stoner type image. Really relaxed, music nerd.


UNI: P’s love interest. CISGENDER woman of color. Mid-twenties, grad student, activist. New York native new to Oakland. 

Also seeking TRANSGENDER actors to play extras or bit parts. Feel free to contact us as well.


We prefer to work with actors local to the San Francisco Bay, as the film is set in Oakland, CA. However, for the right actor(s), arrangements can be made.

Please send your name, number, and a brief bio and a HEADSHOT to PassionTransFilm@gmail.com. If we are interested, we will contact you to submit a video of a monologue chosen by you. 

This will be a paid position and the finished product will travel the film festival circuit heavily. 

Boost.

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theselfmademen: How To: Take Care Of Your Binder As expensive as binders can be, you’ll want to get the most out of them! Here are some tips to extending the life of yours by taking good care of it.   Full Article 

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How To: Take Care Of Your Binder

As expensive as binders can be, you’ll want to get the most out of them! Here are some tips to extending the life of yours by taking good care of it.
 

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