I used to think the only way I would be able to leave my home en femme was if I passed. Knowing I would never pass (not that there is such a thing) I thought if I blended in I would be ready to brave the world. I see blending as a... hm, survival method, … Continue reading Silver and Bold
I was out for a run the other day and usually a run allows me to lose myself in my thoughts and to let my mind wander. Being outside, getting exercise, is a great way to gain some perspective. It helps me work out problems and occasionally have a brilliant, random idea. On this particular … Continue reading Identity and Responsibility
Our heart's desires come out after midnight. When my wife and I were learning more about my gender identity, we would have these amazing, vulnerable conversations late at night (and often early into the morning) about how I felt, how she felt, and, well, about clothes and makeup. These talks were often accompanied by a bottle … Continue reading In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
We know that "society" will never "accept" us. We can't wait for "them" to let us know that crossdressing or wanting to wear a dress or lipstick or whatever we have tucked away in our dresser drawers or hidden in our closets is okay. Acceptance of who we are comes from ourselves. Some of us … Continue reading Acceptance and Embracing
Once I stepped out of the house for the first time and watched the sunrise on a summer morning I felt that I had conquered something impossible. Hannah was real, I was real, we were living in the real world. I felt invincible, I felt powerful, I felt fearless. I began to think of all … Continue reading Back in Yellow
My new article for En Femme has been posted! The latest article with blogger, trans-activist and fashionista, Hannah McKnight is now available on our Learning Center! Hannah's blog discusses more in-depth her life as a self-described T-girl.In past articles for our Learning Center, Hannah has discussed her gender identity evolution and journey towards self-acceptance, coming out to … Continue reading New En Femme Blog!
This past weekend the MN T-Girls had our monthly social event. A typical summer always has a patio party but I think it's safe to say that this summer has been anything but typical. The group took a few months off earlier this year but we started to meet a few months ago and have … Continue reading MN T-Girls and T-Grilling
The monarch butterfly can be found around milkweed plants, if you wanted to find one. As beautiful as we are, girls like us are not like butterflies. What I mean is that there is not a specific place to find us. One of the most common questions I am asked is where does someone go … Continue reading Butterflies
The mission of Jecca Blac is a cause I wish all designers and companies had. From their website: Jecca Blac's mission is to be a brand that represents all beauty lovers: all expressions, genders, sexualities, abilities, pronouns, shapes and sizes. As well as providing beautiful makeup products we also help bring our beautiful community together. Jecca … Continue reading Genderless Beauty
Once I stopped fretting about my shoulders, I happily went shopping for a few dresses that I had always wanted to wear but never had the courage to do so. I took my new dresses and confidence to my photo shoot from July and had an amazing day. I love this dress, and I love … Continue reading How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love my Body
Hannah McKnight 