I don't have many memories of my dad when he wasn't yelling at me or my siblings or my mom or the television or a neighbor or a piece of mail or the dog or anyone that just happened to cross his path. Don't worry, this post isn't as heavy as the opening sentence is … Continue reading A Son and a Daughter
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Ask Hannah!
Hi Hannah. I’ve been following your blog for a long time and was asking for advice. I identify as a transgender woman. I was wondering how you came out to your family that you are transgender. I could really use the advice. I've come out to maaaaaybe a dozen people in my life. Siblings, a … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
Ask Hannah!
I am having a hard time finding people, male or female, that accept my enjoyment of wearing female attire. My roommate is gay and does not accept it, nor have any of my past gay friends. Yes, I would like to explore gay sex but the guys I have met have been too aggressive sexually. … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
Mom Hugs
Pride Festivals are wonderful things, especially when you want to see just how much support, how many allies we have. Of course, it's not possible to know for sure who is and who isn't a member of the LGBTQ+ community (at Pride or anywhere) but sometimes an ally is easy to spot. The moms who … Continue reading Mom Hugs
Neckties and Necklaces
Mother's Day was just a few days ago and judging by the greeting card companies, mothers equal flowers. Almost every card I looked at had flowers on it. And that's fine, some moms like flowers. My mom does. I suppose it's hard to summarize exactly what a mom is and what a mom does. My … Continue reading Neckties and Necklaces
Double Genders, Double Standards
Hi! I write a lot about coming out and the wildly differing responses and reactions this revelation can result in. Deciding who we come out to, why we do so, and how we have this conversation are different decisions for all of us. I do feel we are obligated to come out to our partners and our … Continue reading Double Genders, Double Standards
A Better Son/Daughter
Years ago I wrote for Frock, a magazine focusing on the trans community. It is sadly no longer being published. The other day I was thinking about an article I wrote shortly after I came out to my mom. The article was very much written in the moment and was very, well, optimistic. I had … Continue reading A Better Son/Daughter
The Lying, the What-Ifs, and the Wardrobe
I remember the first pair of panties I had. When I wasn't wearing them I kept them hidden in a drawer. I was fifteen. I was terrified someone would find them. Paranoia is often crippling but it can save our lives. It holds us back from stepping out en femme. What if someone sees us? … Continue reading The Lying, the What-Ifs, and the Wardrobe
Ask Hannah!
I am 52 and have been cross dressing since I was 11. I have been married for a while and have never come out to my wife, do you have any tips or advice on me telling her about my feminine side? I’m tired of sneaking around and would like to finally let her know. … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
Stuck Inside on Coming Out
Yesterday was National Coming Out Day. Like everything else in 2020 this really snuck up on me. I have been who I am for a long time and my gender identity has evolved over the years and I am, for lack of a better term, used to who I am. I have a remarkable life … Continue reading Stuck Inside on Coming Out
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