Minneapolis is hosting the 6th annual Minneapolis Trans Equity Summit on Thursday, September 26th at the Walker Art Center. From the press release: In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, the theme for this year’s Summit is “Shifting the Narrative.” As trans and gender non-conforming people, what are the stories that are … Continue reading Minneapolis Trans Equity Summit
Therapists that focus on issues regarding gender are not easy to find, so I am happy when I learn of a therapist that specializes in gender identity. Hanna Zipes, according to her website, introduces herself as a psychotherapist located in Minneapolis and providing individual and couples therapy, coaching and supervision in-office and online. I come … Continue reading Resources: Gender Therapists
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 August
Many of us were, or perhaps even still, in denial about who we are and about what we want to wear. Once we stop denying that we want to wear makeup, or heels, or panties, or... a latex french maid outfit, we begin to accept that this is who we are. Once we accept it, … Continue reading Unringing a Bell
From their website: Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating … Continue reading Trans Lifeline
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 July
From MPR.org This is a wonderful article about the work that the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in St. Paul is doing. Of course, there is no standard as to what a woman should look or sound like, but I understand how we sound can easily be associated with dysphoria. When Alice was growing up in … Continue reading Through Therapy, Transgender Women Find Their Voice
It's Pride weekend in the Twin Cities and the biggest event is the Pride Festival featuring everything from live music to food trucks to performers to vendors. The MN T-Girls were at the Pride Festival on Saturday and we had a wonderful day meeting new friends and catching up with old ones. It was a … Continue reading Pride 2019!
It is not uncommon during Pride Month to see organizations proclaim their solidarity and support for the LGBTQIA community. Perhaps I am a little cynical but I wonder how sincere this support really is. Any company can tweet a Pride flag, but are they truly there for us? Do they actively support us during the … Continue reading Oak Grove Presbyterian Church
June is Pride Month and the Twin Cities puts on an amazing celebration! There are events all around town throughout the month. The biggest weekend is June 22nd and 23rd when the Pride Festival and Parade happen. The MN T-Girls will once again be there to celebrate! Please note we will only be there on … Continue reading See You at Pride!
