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These slurs are far from the only problem trans women face when it comes to being judged by online commenters, though. There’s another type of body snark, one that at first seems a lot less harmful. It happens when trans women post pictures of themselves and get comments from people saying things like “I never would have guessed you were trans!” or “You pass so well!” or worst of all “You don’t look trans at all!” These people are trying to compliment us, but really they’re saying that “looking trans” is a bad thing. They’re saying that looking like this thing that I am is something I should strive to avoid. They’re saying that there is one way to look trans, and that it’s undesirable. But I know trans women who range from 5'3" to 6'6", from a size zero to a size 28. I know trans women who are as femme as all get out and I know trans women who are as butch as they come. There is no one look that describes trans women. Just because a trans woman has less muscle or more hair or narrow shoulders or wide hips, that doesn’t make her any more of a woman. All trans women are women. Each is as real as the next.
Mey via Autostraddle — Call and Response: On Body Snarking and The Word “Tr*nny”
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Living My Life – AN EXHIBITION OF INSPIRATIONAL PORTRAITS CELEBRATING THE LIVES OF TRANS PEOPLE
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After two fantastic years of touring the country, the Centre for HIV & Sexual Health is delighted to announce that the ‘Living My Life’ exhibition is now available to buy for the first time from our range of resources. This exciting opportunity to own a limited edition copy of the exhibition photographs offers a unique and positive method of raising awareness of trans issues and in challenging the associated stigma and stereotypes.

‘Living My Life’ has been exhibited in clinic reception areas, conference suites, university sites, health summits and other events integral to key dates such as LGBT History Month. The exhibition has gained overwhelming national praise for it’s positive messages and impact on the lives of trans people.

“…when I saw the portraits, somehow I felt more ‘fully human’. When our trust does something like this, I feel included, supported and encouraged.”

“The portraits challenge preconceptions of gender and identity, but aren’t confrontational rather they are a beautifully realised celebration of how people choose to define themselves”

“…shows images that break down stereotypes in a very sensitive and gentle manner, making it a very valuable resource for those working on stigmatised conceptions around trans people.”

“…saw reflections of me, not the me that others see, but the me that I should be. Great work.”

The Living My Life Exhibition kit includes:

  • 17 stunning A1 portrait prints, each with an inspirational message, ready rolled in an attractive carry tube.
  • 25 copies of the Internationally recognised  ‘Living My Life’  booklet containing information and guidance for those who are trans or are beginning to explore their gender identity .

£150 (inc p&p) *postage charged at international rates outside of the UK

Order Here or tel: 0114 305 4444

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Autostraddle article on body shaming, transmisogyny, and anti-trans slurs
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Hey!  I wrote half of this!  There was a great article on the use of anti-trans slurs against women written by a  cis woman, and Autostraddle asked me to write a followup article from the point of view of a trans woman.  This isn’t the article I submitted for the trans*scribe thing, that’s about something else.  They asked me to write this, which makes me feel totally awesome.  This is by far the biggest website or publication or anything I’ve written for.  I feel really cool about it, because now I feel like I can legitimately call myself a writer and even a professional writer.  If any other trans women feel like I messed up and said things that are wrong or problematic, please call me out on it and let me know.

Sometimes it does work. Sometimes, a lot of the time, we build lasting friendships that see us through the most difficult moments of our lives, and that fill our days with good, good stuff. Sometimes we create lasting monogamous and polyamorous romances. Sometimes, we learn how to really love ourselves, how to extend ourselves for the purpose of our own spiritual growth. We do all of this while carrying the nearly incalculable weight of oppression, while resisting racism and heterosexism and transphobia and xenophobia and colonialism. In the face of all of these things, any one of which by itself should be enough to shut us down, we find ways to love each other more and better. Which really, when you think about it, makes us great at love.

It makes us superstars of love.

Mia via Autostraddle — Love, QPOC Style
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