Remembering the T in LGBT. (Or: how to be a good LGBT ally even if you're cis).

[NuclearDem]

A little bit about transphobia among the left and being a good ally to the LGBT community. Done by a cis straight guy, but still has some good points about cis/hetero privilege that I've found enlightening.

[Warpy]

1. I spot them around here from time to time

because one of the major reassignment hospitals is just over the border in Colorado. I've taken care of them as patients and I see them out and about, shopping for their new bodies.

I think most people don't spot them at all, really. I never see any pointing and giggling, not even by idiot teenagers.

Then again, this is a weird state. People can fool you and in a nice way.

[MillennialDem]

4. I transitioned 10 years ago at 22-23. As far as I know, no one spots me anymore primarily

because I had facial reconstructive surgery done (which many trans women don't have done).

The easiest way to tell I've found is kids will ask what you are (or asks their moms or dads) or point out inconsistencies. The next easiest is people will still misgender you despite presenting as female (or male for my FTM counterparts). Like still call you he or sir or what have you.

[Warpy]

5. I can't imagine how humiliating that must be

All I can do is not add to it.

[Geoff R. Casavant]

2. Bookmarking for later.

I have had a transgender friend call me out for not supporting him with precisely the correct words.

[cinnabonbon]

3. That guy's made a lot of good videos.

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