Think You Are Transgender?

Don't force yourself to fit a new box and don't let anyone else tell you who you should be. It's easy to get caught up in the idea that "a man is..." or "a woman is..." But you are just YOU!

You've already spent enough time trying to be someone you are not- don't get stuck doing it again.  Don't rush. Remember that everyone is different. Some people may take more time to accept what you are going through. Some may never accept it. But time has a way of putting perspective on things for people.

It's ok to be confused! You don't have to decide right now what you want for the rest of your life! Take time to think through your options. Look for mentors who can help guide (but not force) you on your journey.  Celebrate who you are. Every day find something beautiful about the person you are. You will be amazed at how much easier it is for people to accept something when you are presenting it to them with confidence and joy.

Remember that people have gone here before, and will go after you as well. You are not alone.

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Contact HeartStrong's TAEO Director, Alexander Pangborn alexanderpangborn@heartstrong.org

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Isn't being Trans just like being gay?  No. Being trans is about a person's core sense of their gender. Sexual orientation is about who a person is attracted to. Just like any other
individual, a transsexual person may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, or bisexual.

How do I know if I am Transgender?  Since identifying as transgender is an issue of personal identity, no one can tell you if you are trans or not.

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