Jayden's TRANSition

Hi, my name is Jayden. I am a 22 year old trans guy (T: April 22, 2015) from Alberta, Canada. Engaged to unstable-kate. I suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

[thatawkwardturtle-jayden]

February 5, 2017 Omg I’ve been inactive for so long! I had my hysto done on Friday January 27 2017. This picture is from January 28. Surgery went well, no complications so far. I’m still feeling pretty sore and I get fatigued easily, but other than that I’m doing really well! One step closer to bottom surgery!

[quick-nip]

(via Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baopu #15) by Yao Xiao

words to remember

[boredpanda]

Artist Illustrates Everyday Life With Her Boyfriend, Shows That Love Is In The Small Things

[sincerelyloveandfaith]

Lol this was actually very cute

[determined-mind-deactivated2025]

[themuffinspider-deactivated2016]

To all of you that need it, and all of you that know people that need it.

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I’m not trans because of my mental illness.

I’m not trans because of my relationship with my family.

I’m not trans because of trauma.

I’m not trans because I’m following a “trend”.

I’m trans because I was born trans.

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[artemuscain-gamingandbs]

it melt. :o

[puppyluver256]

Asexuals are valid at 13.

Asexuals are valid at 20.

Asexuals are valid at 30, 40, 50, and beyond.

Asexuals are valid regardless of whether they decide to have sex for any reason or are disgusted by the very idea of having sex.

Asexuals are valid whether they enter into a romantic relationship or choose to remain single.

Asexuals are valid whether they identify as male, female, or anything else.

Asexuals, no matter what, you are valid. We are valid.

[campaignofmisinformation-deacti]

This is leading the LA Pride parade. (x)

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http://iglovequotes.net/

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[nateswinehart]

Ha ha seriously tho.

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[anightvaleintern-blog1]

I needed to hear this right now. <3

[thatawkwardturtle-jayden]

May 12, 2016 6 weeks post op and feeling great! I had an infection on the right side, accompanied with a lot of swelling. The infection is gone now, but the swelling is still there. Hopefully it goes down soon. Also, I finally got the right drain removed on Tuesday (stayed in a long time due to complications). See my psychiatrist next week and he will be referring me for a hysterectomy. Still trying to come to terms with the fact that I wont be able to have biological kids, but I really want it done.

[villaincousland]

Shoutout to trans people with BPD who get invalidated because they have a disorder that causes identity disturbance

Your gender and your experiences are valid and you’re super rad

[thatawkwardturtle-jayden]

May 1, 2016 Went for a drive with my family today! Had lots of fun :)

[thetrevorproject]

To show your support for creating inclusive and safer restrooms for all folks, please go tohttp://www.bathroom.support/ to print off some of these posters!

“We look forward to the day when public restrooms need no gender description and our only worry will be whether or not there is toilet paper.We all just want to pee in peace.”

http://ow.ly/4n7pcn

[wolftyla]

stressed. — lemon balm tea. bloated. — peppermint tea. slow metabolism. — green tea. nauseous. — ginger tea. sleepless nights. — chamomile tea. common cold. — elderflower tea.

[lalalalyndsey]

[thatawkwardturtle-jayden]

@unstable-kate

[erosconhuevos]

8 Things not to do to trans folks

Written from a trans woman’s perspective. Can apply to trans men and non-binary trans people too. If any information is incorrect, please let me know.

1. Kill us, directly (homicide) or indirectly (suicide). Nor should you rape, assault, or harass us. The rates for trans murders are through the roof, especially for us trans people of color. If the hot girl at the bar you’ve been flirting with turns out to be trans and you’re not into that, respectfully let her know and move on. If a trans man messages you on Tinder and you ain’t feeling him, politely turn him down and keep it moving. Discovering a person is trans does not give you the right to kill them, no matter when or where you find out.

2. Misgender us. It’s not funny. It’s not cute. I don’t care if you’ve known them since they were born. It is not “preferred name”, it’s new name. It is not “preferred pronouns”, it’s just pronouns. My identity is not a suggestion. It is a command. ‘Tranny’, ‘Shemale’, ‘He-She’, ‘It’ (debatable, most in the community find it offensive), ‘Ladyboy’, ‘Thing’, ‘Drag Queen’, ‘Hermaphrodite’ are slurs and will not be tolerated. Slip-ups happen. Making a habit out of it will get you throatpunched.

3. Debate our trans identity. If a person says they’re trans, accept it. Do not throw science or religion at us. Do not say ‘But you can’t be trans because ______’. If a person has gone as far as to reveal their trans identity to you, chances are they are pretty sure of it.

4. Treat us like freakshows or science experiments. We understand you are naive and probably met very few out trans people. Let us control the conversation. We answer whatever questions we feel comfortable with. If we don’t want to talk about anything trans, respect that. Don’t be invasive or inappropriate with your topics, even if you are a loved one. Asking about our genitals and why we keep/change them should only be brought up by the trans person. And please, no “sneaky” photos or yelling ‘Is that a man?’ while I pass you in public. We do not exist for your curiosity or your consumption. .

5. Compare our beauty to being trans. We are not “pretty for a trans person”. We’re simply pretty. Don’t point out features that clock us as our birth gender, unless the trans person asks. ‘I can’t even tell you’re trans!’ is a microaggression and should not be said even if it’s coming from a good place. Never say ‘You looked a lot better as a guy/girl’ or ‘You’re too ______ to be a guy/girl’. Many trans people’s self-esteem are fragile as is. And it’s just a mean thing to say.

6. Throw gender expectations on us. Tips are okay (use sparingly). Demands are not. Not every trans girl wears makeup or dresses. Not every trans guy wants a beard. Not every trans person wants surgery. Not every trans person wants hormones. Not every trans person wants to change their appearance. Not every trans person is a man or a woman. Not every trans person is straight. No two trans people are the same.

7. Use us as sex toys or dirty secrets. We are not blowup dolls or tools for you to experiment with. Trans folks should not “just take what we can get”. We deserve and will have love, respect, relationships, marriages, and great sex! If we are aromantic or asexual, that’s okay too. If you do pursue a trans person, do not fetishize them. Listen to their wants and needs and respect them. Just like with every other human being you get jiggy with.

8. See us only by our gender. Being trans is only a small part of our lives. We are doctors, lawyers, teachers, military personnel, cat lovers, coffee addicts, ride motorcycles, play video games, eat like a horse, sing off-key but do it anyway, can quote any Tim Burton movie, speak four languages, see football as a religion, want children, can’t cook worth a damn, love to shop but hate to check our bank account. We are complex and kooky and human, just like you.

[chrstabellathornofthebriars-blog]

This needs more notes

[transphilosopher-deactivated201]

This is such a good list.

[lucyeleanorhart]

I am all about number 8.

But this whole list rocks.

[miss-ste-85]

So very true ☺️ people please take note xxx