Posts by Brynn Tannehill
6 Ways Transphobia Directly Contributes to High Rates of Suicide in Trans Communities
Do you know the factors that increase the risk of suicide in trans communities? This info shows that there’s nothing wrong with being trans, but there’s something horribly wrong with the way our culture treats trans people.
Read More6 Ways Femmephobia Is Harming LGBTQIA+ Communities
Have you noticed femmephobia in your life? Here’s what it is and how it shows up in LGBTQIA+ communities – and why we must put a stop to the devastating results for everyone involved.
Read MoreThese 10 ‘Acceptable’ Trans Narratives Are Actually Holding Us Back
Is there a “proper” way to be transgender? You know the answer is no, but is it possible that you’ve bought into some of the social stigmas pressuring trans people to stick to a script? Many parts of our lives, gender identities, and sexuality are left out of socially accepted trans stories. Here they are, out in the open, saying “hell no” to acceptability politics.
Read MorePondering Male Privilege Post-Transition
The reality of male privilege is well established. There is no question that being female carries a significant “life penalty” with it. There’s no denying that male privilege exists. However, sometimes it feels taboo to ask how far male privilege goes. Who better to ask about it, though, than trans men and women who have lived on both sides of the divide?
Read More10 Misconceptions Every Trans Ally Needs to Understand
You may think you’ve got the basics down – but these myths are common even among well-meaning allies. So make sure you know the truth.
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