THE PLUS PROJECT

Using the words of LGBT+ people from around the world, PLUS is a project in which people can share their stories in comic form.

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trans-related blogs

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@a-gender (agender positivity/resources)

@accio-aj (personal blog of person who had phallo)

@advicefortranskids (ask-based)

@agenderchat (connecting with community)

@agenderhelp (genderqueer-focused)

@agenderootd (agender clothing/selfie)

@allahmademequeer (Muslim faith)

@askanonbinary (nb ask-based)

@askatrans (trans guy ask-based)

B

@bathroom-pass (submit pictures and get told if you’re passing)

@bigendering (bigender-focused)

@binary-or-naw (ask-based with selfies)

@binder-giveaway-reblogs (reblogs giveaways)

@binder-give-aways (on hiatus/currently inactive)

@binderbuddies (discreet binder shipping)

@boysareok (positivity)

@brownandtrans (selfie blog for TPOC)

C

@cayden-carter (personal blog of person who had phallo)

@cocoon-phase (pronoun validations)

@confessionsoflgbt (vent)

@constructingofme (personal blog of person who had top surgery)

D

@dailytransselfies (selfie blog)

@dateatransgirl (sexual orientation positivity)

@dateatransguywho (sexual orientation positivity)

@dateatranswomanwho (sexual orientation positivity)

@datgenderqueerboi​ (nb transmasc transition, packers)

@deaflgbtqia (Deaf/HoH-focused)

@demigenderfriends (demigender-focused)

@demigirl-glameow (demigirl positivity)

@diamoric-companionship (sexual orientation positivity)

@diamoricpositivity (nb positivity)

@disgender-fashion (clothing/fashion)

E

@enby-positivity (nb positivity)

@enbiesheartenbies (sexual orientation positivity)

@exorsexistbullshit (nb vent)

F

@fattranspoc (selfie blog)

@find-your-new-name (choosing a name)

@fluidreviews (has pictures and/or reviews of packers)

@forthebigenders (bigender focused)

@foryourhealthandsafety (doctors/etc to avoid)

@ftmgear (has pictures and/or reviews of packers)

@ftminfo (transmasc resources)

@ftmsextalk (transmasculine sexuality & genitals)

@fuck-the-binary (gender & sexuality, ask based)

@fuck-yeah-transmen (transmasculine selfie blog)

G

@gamerslikeus (transfeminine gamer community)

@gender-identity-support (gender & sexuality, ask based)

@gendercube (transmasculine info)

@gender-dysphoria-help (ask-based)

@genderfaq (finding an identity)

@genderfluidity (genderfluid information)

@genderfluidpositivity (genderfluid positivity)

@genderfluidsuggestion (genderfluid positivity)

@genderfluxthings (genderflux positivity)

@genderneutralaffirmations (nb validation)

@genderplusplus (access to transition items)

@genderqueerplus (nb ask/positivity)

@genderqueerpositivity (nb positivity)

@get–pumped (has pictures and/or reviews of packers)

H

@hellyeahagender (agender ask-based)

@help-mypartner (nb relationship positivity)

@howgayam (Muslim faith)

@howtogender (resource/positivity)

I

@itsjusttransthings (ask-based)

J

K

L

@lgbtautistics (Autism-centered)

@lgbt-advise (gender & sexual orientation ask)

@lgbthelp (gender & sexual orientation ask)

@lgbtplus-help (gender, name, pronoun & sexual orientation validation)

@lgbtqkidsrock (gender & sexual orientation positivity)

@lgbttqqiaapsafespace (gender & sexual orientation positivity & resource)

@lgbt-safe-haven (ask-based)

@lifeoutsidethebinary (nb ask-based)

M

@marvelousmultigenders (positivity)

@mogiiask (ask-based)

@multigendered (multigender-focused)

@mydetachablecock (has pictures and/or reviews of packers)

@mytranshealth (health)

N

@nameassociation (choosing a name)

@names-and-pronouns (choosing a name)

@nb-aceceptance (nb ace positivity)

@nbnames-transnames (choosing a name)

@nbpocparty (selfie blog)

@nbselfielove (selfie blog)

@nbsuggestions (nb positivity)

@neutrois (nb resources)

@nicenonbinarythings (nb positivity)

@nobinario (spanish-language)

@non-aligned-sapphic (positivity)

@nonbinarycuties (selfie blog)

@nonbinarymlm (sexuality)

@nonpassingmlm (sexuality)

@nonbinarysapphic (sexuality)

@nonbinarynotandrogynous (selfie)

@nonbinaryntransstuff (positivity)

@nonbinarypastels (positivity graphics and text)

@nonbinary-positivity (positivity)

@nonbinarytransgermany (location-specific)

O

@ourgenderconfessions (vent blog)

@outofthisbinary (video-based)

P

@packer-reviews (has pictures and/or reviews of packers)

@packersale (buy used packers, pictures of packers)

@phoenixcollective (positivity)

@positrans (positivity)

@post-transition (trans men further in their transitions)

@pride-color-schemes (pride flags)

@pride-not-prejudice (positivity)

@pronoun-validation (choosing pronouns)

@pronoun-validation-mermaid (choosing pronouns)

@pronouns-archive (choosing pronouns)

@proudnb (nb positivity)

Q

@queermuslimproject (Muslim faith)

@queermuslims (Muslim faith)

@queer-traveling (safety when travelling)

R

@realtransfacts (ask-based)

@reviewsfortheftmconsumer (has pictures and/or reviews of packers)

S

@sebastianmitchellbarr (research)

@selfmademen (transmasc advice and positivity)

@shitnbpplhear (nb vent)

@swiss-army-dick (has pictures and/or reviews of packers)

T

@talkabouttrans (transmasculine info)

@transboys (trans guy advice)

@thattransfeelwhen (vent)

@theartoftransliness (transmasculine info)

@the-guyed-guy (trans guy)

@themidwifeisin (health)

@thenonbinarysafespace (nb support)

@the-trans-mission (personal blog documenting transition)

@theqmmunity (sexuality)

@thewillychronicles (personal blog of person who had meta)

@those-trans-feels (positivity)

@thumbewiener (personal blog of person who had meta)

@toysfortransmen (has pictures and/or reviews of packers)

@trans-ireland (location-specific)

@trans-cendental (resources & news)

@trans-chat (ask-based)

@trans-dickpics (has pictures and/or reviews of packers)

@trans-helping-trans (ask-based)

@trans-info-for-all (ask-based)

@trans-muslims (Muslim faith blog)

@trans-name-assistance (choosing a name)

@trans-not-transitioning (pre/no transition)

@trans-positivity (positivity)

@trans-positive-vibes (positivity)

@trans-validation (validation)

@trans8figure (clothing)

@transadvice (ask based)

@transasians (Positivity & ask blog for Asian trans people)

@transboy-suggestion (suggestion)

@transgender-lesbians (sexuality)

@transgenderadvice (ask-based)

@transgenderadvicegroup (ask-based)

@transgenderbenders (resources)

@transbutts (selfie blog)

@transclothesexchange (clothing selling/trading)

@trans-folx-fighting-eds (eating disorder recovery)

@transgals (transfeminine)

@transguyunited (transmasculine)

@transgenderhelp (ask-based)

@transgendersuggestion (positive suggestion blog)

@transineurope (location-specific)

@transmanconfessions (vent)

@transmatter (has packer pictures)

@trans-meet-up (connecting with community)

@trans-mlm (sexuality)

@transmodeling (selfie blog and makeup tips)

@transnbteenkikgroup (connecting with community)

@transnonbinaryadvice (nb trans masc advice)

@transnonbinarysupport (resource/positivity)

@trans-parenting (trans adult)

@transpocsuggestion (suggestion)

@transprosthetics (has pictures and/or reviews of packers)

@transprostheticsblog (has pictures and/or reviews of packers)

@transsexualism (research but has outdated language)

@transspoonies (disability-centered)

@transtalk (transmasculine)

@transteenpenpals (connecting with community)

@transteenresources (ask-based)

@transtipsfortranspeople (ask-based)

@transventer (vent)

@transwonderful (positivity and selfie blog)

@twocsuggestion (suggestion)

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@uk-ftm (location-specific)

@ukftm (location-specific)

V

@ventphobic (vent)

W

@we-are-r0yalty (transmasculine)

@we-are-not-haram (Muslim faith)

@weregonnabeokaybabe (transmasculine)

@what-the-heck-gender-am-i (finding an identity)

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Y

@you-arevalid (name/pronoun validations)

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1, 2, 3…

18+ NSFW blogs here

We are looking for blogs…

about disability and being trans

about religion and being trans

only documenting medical transition

for and by transfeminine/amab people

by people transitioning not in America

about transitioning written in non-English languages

about sexual orientation but run by trans mod/s

blogs for and by trans adults

blogs about product reviews (especially breast forms and gaffs and such)

Message us if you have/know of a good trans-related resource blog and we might add the blog to the list!

The most current version of this list is always on this page.

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877-565-8860

we gotta promote the shit outta the trans lifeline y’alll. it’s just for us. they saved my life already, and i know they can save some more.

trans lifeline: 877-565-8860

[zoidmachine]

Hi. Don’t forget about Chechnya. This LGBT concentration camp has been open since early 2017, maybe even earlier than that, and the UN has yet to acknowledge its existence. Hundreds of Russians in the LGBT community have died since the existence of this camp surfaced in news headlines in March/April. Educate yourselves. Figure out what you can do to help.

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https://www.generosity.com/emergencies-fundraising/shelter-for-lgbti-russians

donate to help shelter LGBT russians

https://help.lgbtnet.org/chechnya-en

donate to the russian LGBT network, or email them @ [email protected] for more information or ways to help

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Using the words of LGBT+ people from around the world, PLUS is a project in which people can share themselves, along with their fears and hopes for the future.

9: Rissa’s Story

Illustrated by MASHA! Find her on tumblr!

twitter | what is PLUS? | tell your story!

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Resources & Other Websites

LGBT Webcomics

LGBT Webcomics is a tumblr blog dedicated to spreading the word of different LGBT webcomics. It has recommendations, reblogs of short LGBT comics, and links to other places you can find LGBT webcomics. It is run by @overlordpotatoe​.

LGBTQ Webcomic Link Archive

What it says on the tin: an archive of 800+ LGBT+ webcomics. 

My Kid Is Gay (tumblr / website)

My Kid Is Gay is dedicated exclusively toward helping parents understand their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual children. They host articles with advice from parents, youth, and experts on a variety of topics related to sexuality and gender identity.

Everyone Is Gay

Everyone Is Gay, run by the same people who host My Kid Is Gay, is a foundation dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQIA youth "using a three-pronged approach: providing honest advice to these youth while keeping them laughing; talking to students in an effort to create caring, compassionate school environments; and working with families & educators of LGBTQIA kids to help foster an ongoing dialogue and deeper understanding.”

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

LGBTQ Scholarships

A list of the top LGBTQ-friendly universities and a variety of scholarship options for LGBTQ-individuals.

Transgender Teen Survival Guide

A blog created for people of all ages who have questions concerning their gender identity, with plenty of resources to boot!

(list of trans-related blogs, put together & kept up by the people at TTSG)

LIST OF TRANS

PHONE NUMBERS

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

More to be added soon! Have some websites and resources that you think should go here? Send us a link!

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7 Ways To Support Someone Who’s Changing Their Name & Pronouns

By Jamey Hampton

So, recently you’ve found out some big news about somebody you care about. Maybe they came out to you as transgender and/or non-binary, maybe they’ve told you that they’re changing their name and/or that they’d like to be referred to by a different set of pronouns. Maybe—hopefully!—you want to be supportive of them but you’re worried you’re going to mess up (which is an understandable fear)!

Coming out is hard and the fact that they came out to you is a big deal! You should be proud of them for taking this big step and being honest with you about who they are. Changing the way you think about someone is a process, and you will mess up at some point! However, if you really love and respect this person, you will keep trying, and eventually it will become second nature to you.

As someone who has changed my own name and pronouns, here are some things that I feel are important to keep in mind as you’re getting used to this change.

1. Use the new, correct name and pronouns all the time—even when they’re not there to hear you, even when you’re just thinking about them in your head. This is because the end goal of this process shouldn’t be to retrain yourself to call them a certain thing, it should be to think of them in a certain way. By coming out to you and asking you to use their new name and pronouns, your loved one has shared with you something very real about who they really are. You should be trying to retrain your brain to know them by this name, because it’s their real name—much realer than the one they were being forced to use before.

2. Correct yourself when you get it wrong, even if they don’t say anything. It might be tempting to hope that it just slipped through the cracks and they didn’t notice your mistake. But trust me, they noticed. Being called by the wrong name or pronouns is jarring and painful, but sometimes it’s hard to stand up for yourself and say something.

3. Don’t over-apologize when you mess up! Apologize once, correct yourself, and move on. Apologizing over and over just brings more attention to it than they probably want, and going on and on about how bad you feel for getting it wrong puts pressure on them to comfort you, when this should really be about them and how they feel.

4. Correct other people too! Like I said, it can be very hard to muster the courage to correct people, especially over and over, so having allies in my life who are willing to do that work for me is a godsend. This is a really simple way to take on a little sliver of your loved one’s burden while they’re transitioning. Even a very simple reminder like, “Please don’t forget, Jamey uses they/them pronouns!” can be super helpful and take a lot of pressure off.

5. Be sensitive not to “out” them to people they’re not out to! (This is a caveat to #1 and #4, by the way, because you have to ask them if they’re comfortable with you using their new name and pronouns in front of others.) Coming out is a nerve-racking experience and it’s common not to come out to everyone in your life at once. Outing someone before they’re ready is a terrible, stressful, and sometimes dangerous position to put someone in. Ask who they’re comfortable being out to and be very careful to respect that.

6. Be patient if they change their mind on what they want to be called. It’s really tough to figure out what name and pronouns fit you best and feel the most comfortable without “trying them on” and seeing how it feels when other people use them. Experimentation is an important part of that! If someone changes their name a few times in a row trying to find something that fits, or changes their pronouns but then changes them back, that’s just a natural part of that experimentation.

7. Remember that they’re going through something very personal. Their transition is all about them and what makes them comfortable—not about you and what you think is best. If you don’t think their new name fits them, or if you don’t think the singular they is grammatically correct, or if you think trying to remember their new name and pronouns is too hard… those are all thoughts you should keep to yourself!

Again, coming out is really tough! If your loved one has gathered the strength to come out to you, trust that this is important to them. They know best about what they need to be called to be comfortable and happy. Do your best to put their needs first when it comes to this change and before long, hearing their old name and pronouns will sound almost as wrong to you as it does to them!

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Using the words of LGBT+ people from around the world, PLUS is a project in which people can share themselves, along with their fears and hopes for the future.

8: Taylor’s Story

Illustrated by GEL! Find them on tumblr!

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Using the words of LGBT+ people from around the world, PLUS is a project in which people can share themselves, along with their fears and hopes for the future.

7: Emma’s Story

Illustrated by VI! Find them on twitter and tumblr!  

twitter | what is PLUS? | tell your story!

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We've missed some comic updates, but there will be four over the next few days!  MARCH 9th: TAYLOR'S STORY MARCH 11th: RISSA'S STORY MARCH 13th: LUCIA'S STORY MARCH 15th: MIMI'S STORY

See you soon!

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Using the words of LGBT+ people from around the world, PLUS is a project in which people can share themselves, along with their fears and hopes for the future.

6: Connor’s Story

Illustrated by Connie Hernandez. Find them on Facebook!

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Using the words of LGBT+ people from around the world, PLUS is a project in which people can share themselves, along with their fears and hopes for the future.

5: Theo’s Story

Illustrated by Pen Weiss. Find them on Twitter!

twitter | what is PLUS? | tell your story!

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Using the words of LGBT+ people from around the world, PLUS is a project in which people can share themselves, along with their fears and hopes for the future.

4: Ashlynn’s Story

Illustrated by Mimi Duncan. Find her on Instagram and Twitter!

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Artist assignments are being sent out Saturday, October 16.

If you are a member of the LGBT+ community and would be interested in illustrating the stories of other LGBT+ members, please consider sending in an artist application! 

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Calling all members of the queer community... part two!

Hello, my name is Frances Luckey and I am a 21 year old queer comic artist. I wanted to create a series of comics told using the words of other members of the queer community. A few months ago, I asked for story submissions- and I got a lot! But even if I focused all of my time on this project, there’s no way I could illustrate all of them.

That’s where you come in!! Are you an artist on the LGBT+ spectrum? Do you like comics? Consider applying as an artist on the PLUS project! 

Read more here!

FAQ // SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION // SUBMIT YOUR STORY

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Using the words of LGBT+ people from around the world, PLUS is a project in which people can share themselves, along with their fears and hopes for the future.

3: Jijo’s Story

This comic is super personal to me- Jijo has been one of my best friends since 2013. I remember logging onto twitter one day and he had tweeted ‘i just got called to the principals office lol’ and not even an hour later reading that he had been expelled. He is one of the strongest, most talented people I know and I am so, so proud of him. 

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Find Jijo on Instagram! 

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Using the words of LGBT+ people from around the world, PLUS is a project in which people can share themselves, along with their fears and hopes for the future.

2: Ví’s Story

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Click for high quality- tumblr is the worst. 

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Using the words of LGBT+ people from around the world, PLUS is a project in which people can share themselves, along with their fears and hopes for the future.

1: Lime’s Story 

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