Last month the MN T-Girls visited Midwest Makeup in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Owned by the fabulous Corrie, she not only runs an amazing store, she also does male to female transformations as part of her Femme Makeovers service. I was fortunate to get a makeover by her when I visited her store and … Continue reading A Visit to Midwest Makeup
For background, I am a straight, closeted crossdresser. I identify as a "sissy" meaning I tend to prefer frilly, innocent outfits (think baby dolls and Alice in wonderland) ... dressing is arousing for me ... and I am not interested in really being female in public. Here is where I could use some advice. I … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
44 MN House Republicans back ban on transgender employees using the bathroom From thecolu.mn A striking forty-four Republicans have cosponsored a bill in the Minnesota House that would block businesses and other employers from providing gender-neutral restrooms or from enacting policies that allow transgender employees to use appropriate restrooms. The bill, like one introduced in … Continue reading Proposed Minnesota Legislation Against the Transgender Community
I am honored to be named this month's featured cover girl at Rachel's Place, a wonderful blog with resources and news about the t-girl community. If you visit her blog, pleasetake a few moments to participate in her 2017 survey. Thank you Rachel! Love, Hannah
TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” will break fresh ground later this month when the reality series features an openly transgender bride. More on Huffington Post. Am the only t-girl who has intense pangs of jealousy when we watch this show? I can't imagine how amazing shopping for a beautiful dress like this would be. … Continue reading Say Yes to the Dress…
I think many of us feel that we have two sides and that out two sides are very different from each other. Sometimes I have a hard time believing that both my male persona and Hannah are the same physical being. We are two souls in one body, in a way. There is overlap of … Continue reading Nancy and Nathan
I remember reading about Miss Vera's Finishing School for Boys Who Want to be Girls around the time I was graduating high school. I was thrilled and astonished by such a school and wanted to go there so badly. I tried to find out as much information I could about Miss Vera and a little … Continue reading Cross-Dressing Academy Helps Put Men In Touch With ‘Femmeselves’
Just in case anyone still thinks that Republicans don't hate the LGBTQA community. From NPR: The Trump administration is rescinding guidance issued by its predecessor on the rights of transgender students to use bathrooms based on the gender with which they identify. More here From the Minneapolis Star Tribune: Transgender students on Wednesday lost federal … Continue reading Trump Administration Rescinds Obama Rule On Transgender Students’ Bathroom Use
It was such a small thing, but seeing my name written on a Starbucks cup was one of the most memorable moments of my life. Seeing 'Hannah' written under a lipsticked kiss coffee cover was such a thrill. Our names are important. They have power, they give us power. Usually our names are something we … Continue reading What’s in a Name?
From the Minneapolis Star Tribune: Group will advise the City Council and Park Board on issues such as disparities, employment and access. Minneapolis city leaders created an official group Friday to advise the City Council and Park Board on matters related to the transgender community. The new Transgender Equity Council is part of an ongoing … Continue reading Minneapolis establishes Transgender Equity Council
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