Well, good points there. I'm sure that there are as wide a variety of transgenders as there are bi's, as there are lesbians, etc. etc. I think any show would naturally play upon those they feel make for "good tv," you're right.

Hi Diane,

Even though I didn't see Born in the Wrong Body, that's how I feel myself.

"I don't think most people feel born in the wrong body" I don't mean to be confrontational, but have you asked every transgender that you possibly may know or don't know what they think about the issue?

Transitioning is a very long process, and no it doesn't just stop and coming out to everyone having the correct pronouns use at me, changing every piece of identification that keeps me safe. The gender spectrum is very large and very fluid. Not every transgender feels the need to surgically alter their body. For myself, I choose to have my breasts reduced to pecks and have my feminine organs removed, to come to an absolute full circle. As you can see in my picture, the testosterone shots have begun to do their job. I identify very strongly to the male gender, without all of the stereotypical trappings that guys have to endure, ie. being loud, being hairy, being sloppy, driving only stick shifts, instead of automatics, having mechanical abilities, all of those, in my book, are some stereotypes that don't apply to me.

While I can be loud when I'm angry or when it's appropriate, because I'm on testosterone, yeah, I'm hairy, but I was hairy, pre-transition, I prefer to drive an automatic, that's less moving I have to do, and not to mention, it allows me to keep my hands out of my partners, or potential partner's lap, lol! And, I was mechanically inclined, pretransition, and I still am mechanically inclined. So, what does that say about gender myths?

Everyone is entitled to treat their body the way that they feel is appropriate, I mean, unless someone puts a gun to your head, then what's the deal? Doctor's (both medical and otherwise) are finding out a lot of things about gender issues. So, while I reside in this feminine body, and I still go through the danged monthly changes, until I correct that, it's not traumatizing, but it's my body and I'm happy with it.

Thanks,

Sebastian

After reading this thread, I had 2 reply.
I did not have the pleasure 2 watch the program on TV but can Tivo it if I really wanted 2 but I'll just speak from my perspsective.
I am transgendered, or rather put more succintly, a "gender variant", meaning I live as a feminine andro genetic male but dress and live primarily feminine/woman. I love my male genitalia, am on a "lite" course of 'mones so have tiny titties, and don't want 2 go full-throttle and cross the gender binary in2 total woman. I have 2 spirits that live in me in harmony and balance.
(See, it's easier 2 just say trans, which I agree with Sebastian is an umbrella term...)
When it comes 2 self identity it is just that: SELF identity. I understand how there are some tg's who want 2 go complete and yes there r some who don't. It is how we choose 2 identify ourselves that matters first and foremost and everything stems from there....
-Mahogany
ps Shirin I'm the 3rd tg u've "met" here. Hi!

I'm transgendered.

"Hi, I'm Avi and I'm a transguy" (insert applause here) ;-)
Born in the wrong body is a simplification for most trans and gender variant folk because it presupposes that there are only two kinds of bodies to be born into. From a biological standpoint alone, ask intersex people and they will tell you a different story altogether.
Cheers.

Disclaimer: These are my feelings, they are not to be taken personal and please don't take offense to what I'm about to say.
Hello there Schirin,

Transitioning from being a lesbian to being a man is not an easy thing. While with some people of the gay community understands that I must be myself, no matter what, there are some still that remain unelightened, either by choice, or they choose to remain ignorant.

While I cannot speak for my male to female sisters, I can speak only for me. I don't feel comfortable going around other lesbians, and just being myself, because, I'm a man now. It seems to me, that when you (not meaning you personally) are a part of the in-crowd, you have a tendency to forget what's it like being on the outside looking in, that's mainly because you are now a part of the status quo. Whereas before, you were on the outside looking in.

I'm just very honest, and sometimes it gets me in trouble, if you want to be friends, fine. But, if you don't, then peace.

Sebastian