Resources
“I Think I May Be Trans/Genderqueer/Ect”
These are some good resources to begin with if you are questioning/exploring. While they may be duplicated in other categories, I figured it would be important to move them up here under one heading
T-Vox is a wonderful Wikipedia-like search engine that offers lots of information for transfolks and allies. Their page on questioning is particularly helpful. Other sites offer more details focusing on specific areas, but this one is the best intro resource.
Checking out your local area would be beneficial. See if there is an LGBT resource center, groups, or other areas of support. Check and see if there are any trans-specific organizations around, also.
Southern Comfort Conference is the nation’s largest annual transgender conference. It’s hosted in Atlanta, GA every year and is a great way to network, have a safe place to play with gender, go to workshops to learn, and meet new people! There are full and partial scholarships for first time conference goers. Anyone can submit a workshop proposal, and workshop leaders also get financial assistance with the conference cost. I highly recommend it. Also, SCC has the Robert Eads Health Project, which is aimed to provide transmen with free, confidential, trans-friendly gynecological exams.
My Gender Workbook: How to Become a Real Man, a Real Woman, the Real You, or Something Else Entirely Kate Bornstien
Also, look at other people’s blogs and sites. It’s helpful to see people blog about their identities and experiences. However, keep in mind that everyone’s experience will be different!
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Resources for Children with Trans Parents
There is a great trans specific resource guide for children of transgender parents, made by one of my friends who works for COLAGE. You can find the PDF resource guide here. Also, check out COLAGE’s Website for more resources.
General Family Resources
COLAGE’s Resource Page Mostly geared at transgender parents, and kids of transgender parents.
Resources For Parents
Trans Forming Families: Real Stories About Transgendered Loved Ones by Mary Boenke (Ed).
Teleconference Support Group Support group for parents of transgender children that happens from 5-7pm on the third Sunday of every month. To get more information call 1-877-809-4159 or email info@genderspectrum.org.
Also, maybe check out internet listservs like Yahoo! Groups. In particular this listserv is geared towards parents whose daughters have come out to them as transmen. There’s 101 people on the listserv, and it seems pretty active.
Gender Spectrum: Family Conference
PFLAG: Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays They have a particular section devoted to transgender individuals. Also, their support groups seem to be a popular way for parents to connect with each other. They tend to be located only in major cities, though.
Transgender Related Blogs:
Questioning Transphobia Wonderful blog, but not recommended for those unable to handle reading about recent acts violence against transgender individuals (as there are often posts about this).
Michael in Boston
Caleb in Georgia
TJ from Transgeneration
National Resources:
Safe 2 Pee An input style database of gender neutral bathrooms around cities. Don’t see any listings for your city? Round up some friends and go on a hunt for gender neutral bathrooms and plug the results in! Great resource for those who are not comfortable picking a gendered bathroom to use.
Georgia Resources:
Trans Georgia A project of the Athens Transgender Advocacy Coalition (ATAC). An input based transgender resource webpage for the the state of Georgia. Email transgenderathens[at]gmail[dot]com if you have ANY resources that you think may be helpful.
Religious Resources
Jewish Mosaic This links to a portion of the Jewish Mosaic site that has a wonderful “Trans Respect/Etiquette/Support 101″ PDF guide down at the bottom.
Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations If you are seeking religious support in an environment that will be more inclined to be accepting of an LGBTQIA identity, these churches tend to be great resources. Check for similar churches locally.
Transwomen Specific Resources:
Transsexual Women’s Successes A great source for transwomen, or those who are questioning.
Transsexual Road Map Also, another transwoman site that has been recommended.
Transmen Specific Resources:
Hudson FTM Resource Guide is by far the best transmen guide on the internet thusfar. It covers topics like how to shave, what haircut styles will make you look more masculine, testosterone, surgery, clothing, and much more.
DIY Self Injection Video This Youtube video can be a bit on the cheesy side, but is VERY helpful for any guy who wants to learn how to self-inject (which is a damn good skill). Go watch it!
Transster is a website for transmen to exchange information about surgeons. For guys interested in any type of SRS, they have a kind of hard to navigate search engine, but extensive information. For those who have had surgery, you can post pictures and reviews of the surgeons. Good place to start if you are thinking about SRS.
Nick Gorton Guide for Medical Professionals is a great resource for activists and medical professionals alike. Spread the love, and give this to your doctor’s on a CD!
Compounding Pharmacies for HRT:
The Apothecary Shops Great reviews! Considered one of the cheapest.
And surprisingly, Publix tends to offer injectable testosterone at competitive rates to the mail in compounding pharmacies. So make sure you price shop prior to making a purchase.
Suggested Reading:
She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders Jennifer Finley Boylan
Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity Julia Serano
Gender Outlaw: On Men, Woman, and the Rest of Us Kate Bornstien
My Gender Workbook: How to Become a Real Man, a Real Woman, the Real You, or Something Else Entirely Kate Bornstien
Sexing the Body: Gender Politics and the Construction of Sexuality Anne Fausto-Sterling
Trans Liberation: Beyond Pink or Blue Leslie Fienberg
My Husband Betty Helen Boyd
She’s Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband Helen Boyd
Transgender Rights Paisley Currah , Richard M. Juang , Shannon Price Minter
Transgender History Susan Stryker
Suggested Films:
Transgeneration A MUST see. Seriously. Check local/campus LGBT centers for a copy.
Southern Comfort The story of Robert Eads. Another must see. The movie was named after the Southern Comfort Conference, and Lola, Robert Eads partner is still in Atlanta, GA and still very involved in SCC.
Safer Sex Resources:
PRIMED: Safer Sex for Queer Transmen is a great guide that is also applicable to transmen who sexual identity is not queer.
NEW! Scholarships
The Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund This scholarship is available to transgender students who wish to pursue a career social services, health care, religious instruction, teaching, or law.
Lee Dubin Scholarship sponsored by COLAGE
The Lee Dubin Scholarship is for students who have one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents. The scholarship is to help fund undergraduate students who have a demonstrated ability in and commitment to affecting change in society and have financial need.
