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[fleathemagician.livejournal.com]

Hello.

I am 21 years old and from the Boston area.

I am looking for someone to help me get help on transitioning. I think I am finally ready to start seriously talking about it. But I dont know what to do. What kind of doctors do I go do. And I dont have much money. Are there any clinics in the boston area, or other low cost options? I have been living with this a long time and its time for me to take this step.

Please help me.

Worcester Community Meeting About Upcoming Transgender Legislation

[gendercrash.livejournal.com]

Saturday April 14th
Worcester Community Meeting About Upcoming Transgender Legislation – HB 1722
1-3p at AIDS Project Worcester
85 Green St, Worcester

Come find out what the state of transgender civil rights are and how to connect with, and educate your legislator and your community.

The community meeting will include a session on how to advocate with policymakers and politicians, ways to support the transgender civil rights movement, and everyday things you can do to end discrimination.
The event is open to all community members interested in creating a safe and respectful society. Invite your local transgender support
group, LGBT groups, allies, friends, and family.

No prior activism experience is needed to attend, just a willingness
to be a part of an exciting movement. Free event with light refreshments and materials will be provided.

For more information or to co-sponsor visit www.masstpc.org, email gscott@masstpc.org or visit www.masstpc.org. Facilitated by the
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition

How to introduce the young ones...

[the-mac-danee.livejournal.com]

As anyone knows, I have two small boys who I luv more than anything on this earth. I want to be in their lives forever and at present, it looks like that will happen. My SO and I have been discussing how to best introduce the real me to them. We came up with, well they need to see Danee more. Ok...well here I am, right? I mean, the clothes do not make who I am and often I feel just as womanly and just as feminine in jeans as I would in a skirt. 

Now, one time as I was getting ready, one of my sons came up next to me and grabbed and brush and was saying, put makeup on...put makeup on. It was very cute. I wondered where he knew that from as he had not seen me do it before and then I thought...ah, the nanny. She wears a nice amount of makeup and often does it once she gets to the house. So...to him, its just something big people do. So, he is introduced now? As for my other son, he could care less. I'm his daddy and he's my son and we laugh and play and that is what he wants, cool.

I guess I wonder, what point would "dressing" in lady attire do for them? How benefical is it? Part of the problem is my SO would like this to remain under wraps for a bit from the neighbors due to any fallout which might come from it. Ok, not sure what could happen, but I need to respect that. 

Anyway, has anyone else noticed a change with their little ones when in male mode and then switching to a female one?

crossposted for opinions...

LGBTQ Town Hall

[charity-lee.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to let any one who is local(ish) to Eugene/Springfield that there is a LGBTQ Town Hall tonight at the Campbell Center located at 155 High Street, in Eugene. Its an opportunity for all members of our communities and allies, to discuss our needs and wants in the Eugene/Springfield Area. All individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses are invited to attend. It starts promptly at 7, but its a good idea to show up around 6:30 for parking and to make sure we all get started. It would be nice to get as many trans people there as possible, for networking and to be able to discuss things going on in the community.

Thank you!!

(xposted to a few places)

An Introduction, of sorts

[dreamersbroken.livejournal.com]

Hello,

My name is Jamie, and I'm rather new to this lj-community concept (so please excuse me if I repeat myself, I'm the nervous type). I'm 20 years old, residing in SW Virginia, and am questioning my gender identity. It's something I've done my entire life, but only recently have I become aware of the transgender community (or even involved in the local GLBTQ community). Which leaves me...still confused and lost: my only clear facts in it all are that I'm biologically female, and attracted to females. I suppose I'm here just to try and meet people, and maybe, one day, be able to find myself.