Transgender Community

( I'll bet y'all were just dying to read another life story, huh? )


Well, now that that's out of the way, I have a couple of questions. I'm curious about some things.


If you picked a new name, how did you decide? I picked out Allen (from Kora, "back then", Greek for maiden or girl, which is possibly the most ironic thing I've ever heard in my life) because it sounds normal -- I guess I'm shooting for being a normal boy about something. I like the letters in it, and I like the way it sounds. Basically, I just think it's a nice name.


What do you call yourself? I opt for boything (because I like the way that sounds, and it's also what I call "this whole mess" when I'm talking to my friends or my girlfriend: the boy thing) or trannyfag (because being able to smile at things makes me feel better, plus it pretty much sums me up -- except for my girlfriend, but she's the only exception, and we all know sexuality can be a tricky thing anyway). I'm curious what people use for themselves.


And here's one I'll bet a billion people have asked: Are restrooms really that different? I'm tempted to assume that it depends on where you're at, but...! I always think about asking biological guys, but the answer might be skewed by the fact that they have (probably) never been in a girls' restroom. So I figure that anybody that's seen both sides will have a better idea.


In any case: this community seems friendly and, at the very least, interesting. I'm glad there are people I can relate to -- it makes me feel a lot less alone for all of this.