June 2012
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May 2012
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Questions Frequently Asked of a Trans Guy
Since publicly coming out as transgender on April 24, 2012 (big day), I haven’t had much of a chance to write about life as a trans guy. And I haven’t had much time to even answer people’s questions about life as a trans guy. Right around the time I came out, work erupted, and the legislative session demanded every moment of my little life.
But today, I have time. And today, I...
April 2012
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WatchToday, my boss Brad and I sat down to make a video to tell the world that I am trans. Making the video was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done. But I have been so overwhelmed by the support I’ve received. I am one lucky boy.
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I Am Trans
After more than six years of not knowing who I am, a year of searching and exploring my heart and soul to understand myself, and a couple of deep conversations with an experienced therapist — I have realized that I am transgender.
Trans. A word I resisted for so long. But an identity that fits, finally.
It took me a while to get here. If you’ve been following the blog, you know that...
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Reflections on Gender, Part Four
I’ve written on gender three other times.
In Part One, I looked back over years of gender confusion and embraced a new identity: genderqueer. I rejected the gender binary and refused to think of myself as male or female. I was something else entirely.
In Part Two, I was overcome with a connection to my womanhood. Overtaken by my desire for babies, by my love for women, by the hateful,...
March 2012
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February 2012
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Reflections on Gender, Part Three
That didn’t last long.
The “ode to my womanhood” that I wrote only a month or so ago (click here to review it) feels like a distant memory now. It didn’t take long until I realized that the connectedness I was feeling toward my female identity was fleeting.
Quickly, I drifted away from that end of the binary. Swam back toward genderqueer waters. Dipped my toes in the pool...
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January 2012
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Four Emotions I've Been Feeling Lately
1. Nostalgic. You might have noticed that South Carolina has been consuming the news of late. With the Republican presidential primary tomorrow, every article or story on the radio is from Columbia or Charleston. And each time I hear one, my mind drifts back to all that I loved about my home state. Summer afternoons on the lake with friends. Laughing with my sister until I cried while playing...
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Things Addison LOVES this Week - January 15, 2012
1.) Our new Honda Civic! After 16 months of living in Denver with only one car, Jess and I finally decided to bite the bullet and go for a second vehicle. Jess’ mom hooked us up with a small loan at a great rate and we were able to get a great deal on a gently used 2002 Civic with less than 100,000 miles. It only has 2 doors, but it’s super clean, and super cute! Besides, we have...
December 2011
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What I'm Thankful For
So I know November is the month of thankfulness, but I always seem to be behind the curve so I’m just going to say what I’m thankful for today, on December 1:
1. Vacation Trip to the Carolinas. Last week, Addison and I spent a delightful week off in the Carolinas. We visited her mom in Asheville, NC; her dad and stepmom in North Augusta, SC; and my family in Easley, SC. It was just...
November 2011
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USA v. Canada
“I’m moving to Canada.” It’s a common sentiment uttered by progressives (also known as liberals / liberal Democrats and left wingers) following the election of a right-wing candidate or the stripping of people’s rights. But few actually move their families to the Great White North. In part because it’s not as easy as packing up the car and driving across the...
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Reflections on Gender, Part Two
I first wrote about gender here. But those certainly weren’t my final words on the subject.
My gender journey continues, seemingly changing courses from week to week. If there is one thing I know, it’s that I can’t count on my feelings to remain the same for too long. I’m calling it a journey for a reason; each day, the scenery is different.
(I have to say that I hate all...
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A Woodrum, Indeed
Jess: “I’m sorry I spilled coffee on your sweatshirt.”
Me: “Wait, what? Why aren’t you wearing yours?”
Jess: “I got mustard on mine earlier today.”
October 2011
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WatchJess and I went to the Denver Zoo yesterday. This is a video of one of our new friends!