TRANSGENDER ADVENTURE!
trans basics! cuz even superheroes are allowed to take baby steps.
tumblr me bby – http://lacigreen.tumblr.com
let’s be facebook friends! http://www.facebook.com/officiallacigreen
twitter – http://www.twitter.com/gogreen18
Bring Laci to your school! http://lacigreen.tv/programs
FURTHER LEARNIN
BONUS video with rob! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdG9sA2uKmg
Rob’s YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/johnsmithingtons
Trans Etiquette 101
Transgender 101 and FAQ
http://transequality.org/Resources/NCTE_UnderstandingTrans.pdf
On experiencing transphobia
Myths and Misconceptions about trans women
Book: My Gender Workbook by Kate Barnstein
Book: QUEER by Kathy Belge and Marke Bieschke
FTM Resource Guide
http://www.ftmguide.org/
For parents of a trans person:
http://www.imatyfa.org/resources/parents/
Supportive vs Damaging parenting (parents of trans youth)
https://www.genderspectrum.org/images/stories/Damaging_Supportive_Parenting.pdf
Another trans man’s journey transitioning and lots of resources!
Another perspective on transitioning, finding love
http://www.ftmtransition.com/index.html
Forum, primarily for trans women
http://www.trueselves.com/
Transgender law center
ROB’S YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDS:
“reflective channel, talks a lot about social issues”
https://www.youtube.com/user/33Aydin –
“video from same user about assimilating as a trans person, and not wanting to give up who they are to fit into oppressive definitions of gender that also put others down”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45KEPcAv8JY –
“fun charismatic, college age trans guy. his recent videos address a lot of great topics (detransitioning, do you identify as a transman, or trans?)”
https://www.youtube.com/user/skylarkeleven
“lots and lots of trans people who discuss the topic of the week.”
https://www.youtube.com/user/TrannystarGalactica
“video where a guy has filmed his friend’s reaction to coming out as trans, they also discuss how she felt, and they discuss a little bit of how to gauge when/if to tell people.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fakS7Hdn5qk
SUMMARY
In this video, Laci Green is joined by her friend Rob, a fully transitioned trans man, to discuss transgender issues. Rob explains various terminology as well as his experiences deciding to transition and coming out to friends, family, and love interests.
In the latter half of the video, we discuss more tips for those who are questioning their gender as well as tips to be a better ally to the transgender community.
