Who is your favorite trans role model

[Sophia Sage]

Andrea James and Virginia Hall.

It was Andrea's work with TSRoadmap that showed me how to get to where I was going.  It was Virginia who helped me to realize what I wanted to do, how I wanted to live, once I got there.

[aaajjj55]

Laura jane Grace;
she's the one that made me really get that you stay the same person during transition, taking away most of the fear that I had.

In my view, this is possibly the single most important concept to grasp when considering transition.  I would go further and say that you must stay the same person as trying to be someone you're not must surely jeopardise the success of your transition.

Role models for me are Stephanie Hirst and India Willoughby (both UK radio & TV personalities respectively).  Both were in the public eye before transitioning and both have shown that it's possible to successfully transition with dignity and without any of the sensationalism that has accompanied some other high profile transitions on both sides of the atlantic.

[autumn08]

Lana and Lilly Wachowski (formerly the Wachowski Brothers). I admire them most for creating Cloud Atlas, Sense8 and the Matrix.

Also, they are fellow Poles from Chicago, which is a relatively conservative community, which makes me appreciate their trailblazing even more.

[LordKAT]

I must be unusual since I don't have 'trans' role models.  I have a lot of respect for some people for various reasons. The real heros in the LGBT world for me are right here. Susan, Cindy, VM, Sephirah, and all the rest that gave me guidance and acceptance.

[Harley Quinn]

I have role models but they aren't trans... I prefer to just go with good people that I know personally that I can look up to every time I see them.

[Angela Drakken]

I have role models but they aren't trans... I prefer to just go with good people that I know personally that I can look up to every time I see them.

This^ but there are a good bunch of trans women I admire and look up to, like Lana Wachowski, Veronica Carol Blades, Hannah Warg (formerly of 'ask a transsexual.') and a good many who aren't famous. (Like my cousin, wherever she is.)

[Sephirah]

You folks. All of you. Not because of being trans, but because of being you.

You're all inspirational. For me it's not just about doing things that change the world, it's doing things that change your own world. That's just as important.

Seeing people come here scared, hurt, confused... and ask for help - that takes courage.

Watching people searching their souls, looking for who they are - that takes determination.

Hearing people confront their fears, taking on their own demons and coming through the other side - that takes strength.

Belief in yourself when a hostile world tries to bring you down - that takes integrity.

Offering a helping hand to those in need, even if it's just a friendly word on a dark day - that takes kindness and compassion.

You're all role models. Little things can make as big a difference for someone as big things. And you should all be proud of yourselves. I've learned a lot during my time here. Mostly the strength of the human spirit. And that, for me, has been a source of comfort.

[Karen_A]

Andrea James and Virginia Hall.

It was Andrea's work with TSRoadmap that showed me how to get to where I was going.  It was Virginia who helped me to realize what I wanted to do, how I wanted to live, once I got there.

I'm not sure TS Roadmap was much when i started out... I was aware of Andrea's FFS posts and that was a factor in my going to Dr. O. but that was about all I got from her stuff (and later on I became persona non grata with her and her crowd).

Before I came here I never heard of Virginia Hall- at least under that name. When she was posting here, she sounded AWFULLY like someone who used a different name that I debated for years a number of years ago on another board.

Back in the day I read a few of the biographies but while there were some things I could relate to, there were other things about their situations that made it never occur to me that they could be a role model for me, for different reasons.

I guess I have never been big on role models, never tried to emulate anyone else and just dealt with things as they came along, the way that seemed best at the time.

- karen

[Angela Drakken]

Jordan Raskopoulous (spelling?) from Axis of Awesome also deserves a shout out. How did I forget her? *facepalm.*

[Wild Flower]

Stephaniec Miyabina Susanti Mile Cyrus (she says she's gender queer once

[Raell]

Lady Gaga, Chaz Bono, Marcia Cross

I know that Lady Gaga and Marcia aren't out as anything trans but they are SOOO androgynous..I LOVE it.

[islandgirl]

Over the past two years or so, I have counted on the women on this site! When I came out to my SO, I was basically rudderless and needed to find support. I came across this site by chance! Although I also sought out community help via a therapist, the support and information that I have received has it possible for me to transition with more confidence. Thanks ladies!  I am, on a daily basis, humbled by the courage you all so as you walk your path. Hugs, Kelly

[Miss Lux]

Yeah!  I'll definitely second that.  The activists, the public figures, and the authors have been great inspiration and do wonderful things to ease the path for the rest of us, but they are sort of distant figures.

My favorite role models are right here on this site.  They inspire us, interact with us, and help us follow in their footsteps or find our own path.  They've personally kicked my butt when I got stuck in a loop, tail chasing to avoid facing my issues.

They've inspired me to stick around and pay it forward rather than vanish into transition and a new life.


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I concur😘

[mszoey]

laura jane grace, she helped me so much i got her autograph tattoed on my arm

Isley Reust - one of the very first trans women i ever found on youtube that was a large reason for my transition she is also now a close friend, this is her if you dont know who she is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3MTi9XBD1TdDhkWXkHbGkA

Sona Avedian of course she was the one that showed me someone as manly and hairy as i was can be a beautiful women (before coming out passing was a big deal, but not anymore)

Personally i would love to be apart of people like this, i just want to help others and put a positive light on trans people and issues

[Yuusui]

Cartoonist Vaughn Bode - Not transgender, but his messing with gender had a huge influence on my life.
Artist Jeffery Catherine Jones - A good friend of Vaughn Bode's who transitioned late in life.

[Denise]

Dr Christine McGinn hands down.  She is my inspiration and if I can be 1/10 the person she is I would die happy.

[Moyshe313]

Laura Jane Grace by far. Was a huge fan of Against Me! for a long time before she transitioned. Her coming out gave me the courage to do it also. Her book is an amazing read.

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[mszoey]

Laura Jane Grace by far. Was a huge fan of Against Me! for a long time before she transitioned. Her coming out gave me the courage to do it also. Her book is an amazing read.

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Ah I love that book. I got to go to her Ann Arbor stop on the book tour

I was pretty much the same way as well. Like the band before heard about her on the radio didn't know about her coming out. Then I researched and it's been a wild ride ever since

Check out my YouTube I have a video of her performance in Ann Arbor


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[stephaniec]

I must be unusual since I don't have 'trans' role models.  I have a lot of respect for some people for various reasons. The real heros in the LGBT world for me are right here. Susan, Cindy, VM, Sephirah, and all the rest that gave me guidance and acceptance.

[Ashley Allison]

Absolutely Christine McGinn or Marcy Bowers.  Being a medical resident, these two women give me hope that a light exists at the end of the tunnel for my professional path, even though I will not be in OB/GYN or Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.