What does it mean to “come out” as transgender?

What does it mean to “come out”? Coming out as transgender may mean that you tell people about your preferred pronouns (if you wish to be referred to as he/him, she/her, they/them, etc.). It may also mean that you ask people to call you by a new name and to think of you by the gender identity that you’re comfortable with.

How do I know if someone is friendly to transgender people?

You can often get a sense of how friendly someone is to transgender people by watching how they react when the topic comes up in conversation. Do some research so that you have information about being trans, in case they have questions or don’t know all the facts.

How do I come out as transgender at work?

You deserve to live as your authentic self, but coming out as transgender at work can be scary. Start by researching your company policies, learning about your rights, and practicing how you’ll answer questions. Then, come out to a person who will support you.

Should I Tell my coworkers that I’m trans?

Telling coworkers that you’re trans could result in discrimination at work, or even being fired for other “unrelated” reasons. This isn’t right or fair, but it does happen to some people. Know your audience. Think about the people in your lives, and that ones who you trust.

What many don’t see is that for many transgender people the act of “coming out” and transitioning means to realize the loss of everyone and everything achieved in life, knowing you cannot go on living a lie. It is a conscious decision to live your authentic life after the years of hiding.

How did your extended family learn you were transgender?

Most of my extended family learned I was transgender when I wore a dress to my father’s funeral two years ago. A lot of my family members didn’t speak to me because of what I was wearing.

Is it possible to transition gender in your 50s?

Most are often surprised, or even shocked to hear of someone transitioning gender in their 50s, 60s, 70s or even 80s. What we see is just the tip of the iceberg, not the lifelong internal struggle, or the decades of hiding and denial, or the lying to oneself about an unquestionable personal reality.

Is being transgender a choice?

• Being transgender is not a choice: We are just beginning to understand that, like sexual orientation, our gender identity is pre-wired in our brains. • Transgender people have appeared in all cultures throughout our history, with some cultures accepting and honoring them and others rejecting them.