Yesterday was the very first MN T-Girls Halloween party! I think for many of us Halloween was one of the first times we dressed up in public. I grew up wanting to be a princess and I always thought Halloween would be a perfect opportunity to do so. Even though I no longer need a … Continue reading T-Girls and T-Ghouls!
My newest blog for En Femme is now live! Simply titled 'The Talk', I write about some of the most common reactions our partners have when we come out to them. I hope you find it useful. Love, Hannah
As someone who lives and presents as two genders, I think about gender identity a lot. When en femme, I identify as transgender and bristle when feminine pronouns are not used by others when interacting with me. I know one should never assume someone else's pronouns, but when I am dressed to kill in a … Continue reading Both Sides of Us
I’m wondering if you can share with me where girls like us hang out in the Twin Cities? Back in the day the Town House was good on Thursday nites & The Camp Bar on Sunday nights. Many of us look for places where a member of our community can feel welcome and bars and … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
The other day I spotted a very stylish looking trans girl in my suburb (well, I'd be damn surprised if I'd mis"read" her). Tall, lovely mini dress, flatter heels than I'd have chosen (but, hey, nobody's perfect!) and spot-on makeup. I was so tempted to say hi, compliment them on their look, but decided not … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
You are very beautiful, dressed en femme. Have you ever run into anyone you knew, and if so, did they recognize you? My guess is that they would not...but I am curious! I feel like even those who know me wouldn't connect the dots. Have you had this happen to you at all? Just once. … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
"If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad" -Sheryl Crow For me, that feeling never goes away. The happiness of buying new lingerie, the feel of a zipper sliding up on a cute dress, the power rush of the first steps taken in my stilettos. These feelings are connected to memories of the … Continue reading If It Makes You Happy
How did you get comfortable enough to be public and how did you meet people who are accepting? Should I keep it a secret from employers and is there some kind of protection against some sort of discrimination? For a very long time I was scared to go out in public Safety and being recognized … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
My latest blog for En Femme is now online! This article discusses how to prepare coming out to someone, specifically your partner. This is never an easy conversation and it's impossible to predict how it will go, but I hope that this is helpful! Love, Hannah
PFLAG’s mission is uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies. PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education, and advocacy. PFLAG has 400 chapters and 200,000 supporters crossing multiple generations of American families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas … Continue reading PFLAG Events for October
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