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theCircle's Newest Campaign: Trans-Positive
Trans-positive is about embracing yourself for who you are. This isn’t about tolerance. This is about acceptance. We don’t want those who identify as trans or gender non-conforming to simply tolerate themselves; we want them to love themselves. That being said, submit a picture of yourself, your preferred name (or perhaps your legal name by now depending), and your favorite thing about identifying as trans/gender non-conforming. If you do not have a Tumblr account or cannot make a submission for some reason, email us your post at iragray@transcircle.org.
Come to this page when your dysphoria is kicking in. Read the posts of other people or perhaps find the one that you submitted, and remember that the wonderful things outweigh the wrong body parts. Remember that you're not alone. Remember that you indeed have a favorite thing about your identity. Cherish it and cling to it when you need it most.
Trans-positive is about embracing yourself for who you are. This isn’t about tolerance. This is about acceptance. We don’t want those who identify as trans or gender non-conforming to simply tolerate themselves; we want them to love themselves. That being said, submit a picture of yourself, your preferred name (or perhaps your legal name by now depending), and your favorite thing about identifying as trans/gender non-conforming. If you do not have a Tumblr account or cannot make a submission for some reason, email us your post at iragray@transcircle.org.
Come to this page when your dysphoria is kicking in. Read the posts of other people or perhaps find the one that you submitted, and remember that the wonderful things outweigh the wrong body parts. Remember that you're not alone. Remember that you indeed have a favorite thing about your identity. Cherish it and cling to it when you need it most.
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~ Tuesday, March 27 ~
Hello there, my name is Dylan and I am a femme, queer, aspiring drag queen. I am also a pre-everything FTM transsexual.
My favorite thing about how I identify is that – after a over a year of being out – I can march into a mens bathroom in a tutu and not worry about getting the living shit beaten out of me. It’s never happened and I don’t think it ever will. Because I have confidence. Sometimes I’ll walk out of one bathroom and into the other, simply because, with confidence, I can. A lot of trans men are afraid to go there dressed like men. I go there dressed like an alien. All I have to say to those who are scared is: ROCK IT. ROCK IT HARD.
I hope you accept this post and enjoy it accordingly. Thank you.
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~ Tuesday, March 20 ~
Hey there! I’m Nick (Rachel), a 17 year old FTM. My favorite part about being trans is definitely that I got to pick my own name. I never liked the name Rachel, not for myself and not for anyone else. So, having the opportunity to change it is pretty cool…
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~ Monday, March 12 ~
My name is Michelle. I am a genderqueer/tomboyish transwoman. My favorite thing about discovering the trans within would have to be that feel good that comes with being 100% comfortable in my own skin. I can’t believe I’ve made it this far considering how relentless that gender dysphoria can be. This transition is showing me just how strong and confident I really am. Life is pretty damn good now that I’ve learned how to catch the wave and let it carry me away.
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~ Thursday, March 8 ~
Hey everyone. My name is Jack and I am a senior at Montserrat College of Art. I’d like to invite everyone in the Boston area to come to my gallery group show, Some Things Take Time.
I am a photographer, videographer and sound artist whose work is consistently presented in a provocative manner and engages the viewer to participate. My thesis work is a multimedia instillation that explores gender issues through a series of personal artworks, conveying the life of someone who is transgender.
Some Things Take Time is the senior thesis exhibition of seven Montserrat College of Art graduating students. It features the work of artists Jon Bolles, Brittany Carr, Hannah Imbesi, Jack Moffitt, Elizabeth O’Toole, Tamara Trudeau and Amanda Woronecki.
Where:
301 Gallery
301 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Exhibit Dates:
March 26, 2012 – March 30, 2012
Artist Reception: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 5-8pm (Refreshments will be served)
Gallery hours: Monday through Friday 10am-2pm
The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Hope to see you there!
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~ Tuesday, March 6 ~
Hiya! I’m Sequoyah.
My fave thing about being a Transman is I am finally acknowledging the little boy in me who always hated being a girl!
I’m well on my way to becoming the man on the exterior I feel like on the interior!
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~ Sunday, February 19 ~
My name is Ty (Birth name Tyler). I am a FTM. My favorite thing about identifying as a transgender is that I can more willingly be myself then I previously could with the pressure of being told I must look a certain way in being a female.
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~ Monday, January 30 ~
Hi! My names Milo, and my favorite thing about how I identify is that I’m unique in everyday. I don’t know anyone around me who combines two gender labels to make one great one. And the best thing is, i’m accepted.
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~ Saturday, January 21 ~
Howdy Y’all, I’m Johnny and I’ve been thinking about this post for days now. Its hard to describe my favorite part of my identity as a ftm. I think the word is: Adventure. I’ve spent years of my life trying to grow out of who I am but look at me now. Taking baby steps towards transitioning.
No one can fight who they are, and I’m not going to hide anymore. Yes I want hair all over my face and a flat chest, bring it please. I’ve struggled to understand myself since I was eight years old and now that I’ve accepted myself I can finally become whole. That’s my favorite part.
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~ Wednesday, December 28 ~
Hi there! My name’s Nikk and I’m a 23 year old FTM. My favorite thing about being transgender is that I can embrace being a man with a woman’s heart. I truly feel that since I was socialized as a female, I was given more of a chance to develop my emotional side and intuition. I was never told to “stop crying like a girl” (duh!) And even though we live in a society that generally values masculinity over femininity, I think I have an advantage over most cisgender guys because my emotions don’t scare the crap out of me. I may not have a huge penis, but I certainly have a huge heart :)
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