Archive for category: Real World Issues

Back to Basics….

Michelle Lawson August 4, 2023 Real World Issues 0

I imagine having this conversation, with no one in particular, but everyone in particular. So I guess the audience can be anyone that is open to listen and learn another human being’s perspective. For me, getting back to basics gets me to a starting point of a plain, vanilla, g...

What’s Next?

Sabrina MacTavish January 15, 2023 Brina's thoughts 11

I’m one of those who likes word play or is it a play on words? The wonderful double meaning, secret message, or even the humorous slam that passes by most who read it. I know I double up as the Managing editor for the site but trust me when I say writing is my passion not corre...

Confused and Uncertain

Annah (Vincenza) June 9, 2022 Real World Issues 13

My first time out–and out Let me be real for a minute. I am nowhere near passing. I have only just started going outside dressed. I wear what I consider is comfortable-nondescript women’s attire. Such as stretch leggings, a short sleeve tunic blouse, and flats (not women’s ...

Banning Conversion Therapy!

Βος (Vos) November 12, 2021 Real World Issues 15

My road to banning Conversion Therapy in New Zealand My journey becoming Catherine Anne Vos has been an arduous journey full of potholes and hiccups, or so I thought when I started off. Then again, a part of my journey has never been discussed in real terms. Yes, I heard a...

Illusion and Expectations

Sabrina MacTavish June 3, 2021 Brina's thoughts 7

I learned long ago that I’m never going to be 5’6” and 120 pounds and fit into a size 6 (or smaller sized) dress. My hair isn’t going to glow and be long, my complexion to die for, or my bust the envy of women and men alike. I’m never going to be able to wear all the be...

Afterwards and Afterthoughts

Sabrina MacTavish April 1, 2021 Brina's thoughts 31

After things get back to normal I’ll… It might surprise some of you but my normal is pretty much the way things currently are. Most introverts like me are used to being stuck at home (by choice) and avoiding large gatherings (by choice) as well as doing our shopping online. W...

I am woman

Chelsea Marie October 2, 2020 Gender Roles 12

This is the poetry that comes through me as I am on this journey… this journey of this man to woman…. perhaps more accurately, this woman freeing herself from man? This is my poetry… it’s how I journal and express what’s happening inside. Perhaps t...

Where I Am

Shannyn July 15, 2020 Real World Issues 15

It’s funny; I write a blog a few times per month and having done so for a couple of years. Deciding to submit an article here makes me feel a bit nervous. In my other writings, I have a feel for the audience. It’s very small and rarely interacts back. I wish they did. Here, I...

GI Joe and Trans Identity

Melissa Ingle June 8, 2020 Gender Roles 4

In 1964, Hasbro introduced the now-classic line of poseable action figures known as G.I. Joe, the name a play on the generic term for soldiers in the US military. G.I. Joe was the brainchild of Manhattan licensing agent Stan Weston, who presented them to Hasbro executive Donald L...

Why Do We Do What We Do?

April King April 29, 2020 Gender Roles 11

I have noticed that when I write I tend to be contemplative, as in always wondering why. It could be any topic that has my interest, and it’s no different with my dressing. I’m wondering the why exactly for not feeling fulfilled when presenting in my birth gender only...