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I Was Born a Boy

By Kierna Mayo — 2011

Janet Mock has an enviable career, a supportive man, and a fabulous head of hair. But she’s also got a remarkable secret that she’s kept from almost everyone she knows. Now, she breaks her silence.

Read on www.marieclaire.com

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LGBTQIA+ Affirmation and Safety: ‘Belonging, Like Air, Is a Fundamental Human Need’

Being able to safely affirm one’s gender identity and sexual orientation is crucial to mental and physical well-being. Yet many LGBTQIA+ people face enormous challenges in owning their true identities.

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Belonging to Ourselves and Each Other

Creating spaces where the need to assimilate, conform, and belong are no longer important

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Want to Support Women’s Sports? Try Actually Supporting Women’s Sports

Hand-wringing about the sanctity of women’s sports reflects an unwillingness to understand what it truly means to be transgender.

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Beyond They/Them: What Are Neopronouns?

Xe/xem, ze/zir, and fae/faer are catching on as alternatives for transgender and nonbinary people

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Young Trans Children Know Who They Are

A new study shows that gender-nonconforming kids who go on to transition already have a strong sense of their true identity—one that differs from their assigned gender.

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What I should have done when my 12-year-old told me he was transgender

Now, five years later, this is blindingly obvious to me – and my son has become the happiest I’ve seen him since he was a child.

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The Link Between Autism and Trans Identity

Confusion over why autism is so prevalent among transgender people may be limiting their access to medical care.

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Why Identifying as Queer Can Be Harder for Those with Autism

Autistic queer folk may experience struggles for acceptance in both identities.

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Thinking of Coming Out?

Although coming out can be difficult, it can also be a very liberating and freeing process. You may feel like you can finally be authentic and true to who you are.

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College Experience Guide for LGBTQ+ Students

LGBTQ+ students face personal, social, and societal challenges navigating college.

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