Tag Archives: ftm

In support of Safety Pins

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Wolsey

I’ve seen a lot of posts about the safety pin as a symbol of allyship. Even the New York Times has been talking about it. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/fashion/safety-pin-ally-activism.html?_r=0 However, not everyone is okay with this, seeing it as more straight white allyship … Continue reading →

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Gendered Doorways

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Wolsey

I am bad at doors. I’ve always had some weird issues with doors previous to my transition, but it’s a lot worse now. Let’s be clear, I am a capable human, and can walk through a door, but when you … Continue reading →

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Transgender Tourguide

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Wolsey

One unexpected thing about being with a transgender person is that you get to become a transgender spokesperson as a side gig. At least that’s how it went for my husband and I. I find most folks that are not … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Bills

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Wolsey

Another day, another bathroom bill, it seems. In my state, they keep swatting them down, but that’s because I’m in a liberal place. I could be in some place like North Carolina. It’s a big issue, because if you are … Continue reading →

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The quiet reality of social stigma

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Wolsey

When you are the living embodiment of a social stigma for a vocal part of society, things can get weird. It not only gets weird for you, but for your loved ones. Being transgender is a social stigma for a … Continue reading →

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An Introduction of sorts

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Wolsey

I thought, if I was going to write a bit about my experiences on this blog, that I would give everyone a brief history of my transition story. I came out as transgender when I was 40. I have always … Continue reading →

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Safeway Bathroom

Posted on September 23, 2014 by AccidentallyGay

This weekend on our way up to see my parents, Jello and I stopped at a Safeway grocery store. The trip is about 100 miles each direction so we wanted something to snack on and drink. We got in the … Continue reading →

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Awkward Moment

Posted on September 21, 2014 by AccidentallyGay

This morning Jello and I went to IHOP. We have just moved to our new place, and this is our real first meal out. We showed up and it was semi-crowded with the early morning Sunday crowd. The young man … Continue reading →

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9 Months

Posted on August 27, 2014 by AccidentallyGay

I apologize that I have been quiet. New job, travel and stress have made things very difficult. To hold you off for awhile, I present you with Jello’s 9 month update!

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T means what?

Posted on August 13, 2014 by AccidentallyGay

Yesterday was my second day at my new federal job. The job itself has a lot of future potential so overall I am happy with it. However, that isn’t what I am here to post about. We were in a … Continue reading →

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