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Trans, transgender: ‘I’m not a guy in a dress,’ trans woman explains

Started by Natasha, June 27, 2014, 03:08:19 PM

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June 27, 2014, 03:08:19 PM
Trans, transgender: 'I'm not a guy in a dress,' trans woman explains

http://www.thestar.com/news/pridetoronto/2014/06/26/trans_transgender_im_not_a_guy_in_a_dress_trans_woman_explains.html
6/27/14
By: Carola Vyhnak Staff Reporter

He was born a girl. But he didn't feel like one. He insisted he was a boy and his parents listened. They cut his long hair, redecorated his pink-themed bedroom and switched to male pronouns.

Ryland Whittington is only 6 years old but his story has touched millions since his California family posted a video on YouTube just over three weeks ago. It explains, in simple and poignant terms, what it means to be transgender. And it celebrates Ryland's new life.

He's one of the lucky ones, accepted and supported by a loving family and hopefully, the wider community. In Canada, a similar story emerged last year when a young Edmonton child, Wren Kauffman, made the transition from daughter to son.
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