Introduction For many transgender and gender-diverse youth, gender-affirming care—like hormone therapy and puberty blockers—can offer immense relief, fostering a sense of alignment between their bodies and identities. These treatments can reduce the mental and emotional distress associated with unwanted physical changes, particularly during the sensitive and transformative years of adolescence....Read More

Introduction: The Lengthening Wait for Gender-Affirming Care Access to timely, compassionate healthcare is a fundamental right, yet for trans+, nonbinary, and gender expansive individuals in British Columbia, this right is increasingly compromised. For years, bottom surgery readiness assessments in BC were conducted by qualified, WPATH SOC8 Certified mental health professionals,...Read More

Introduction Oakley Phoenix’s The Gender Friend: A 102 Guide to Gender Identity is a refreshing and insightful addition to the growing body of literature on gender exploration and identity. This book, with its engaging mix of personal storytelling, practical exercises, and compassionate guidance, is an invaluable resource for therapists, clients,...Read More

Introduction Gender Magic by Rae McDaniel (2023) offers an innovative, strengths-based approach to gender exploration and transition, centred around the themes of play, pleasure, and possibility. McDaniel, a non-binary therapist, certified sex therapist, and gender diversity educator, integrates their extensive experience in gender-affirming care to challenge the traditional, deficit-based models...Read More

If you’re new to my website after googling gender-affirming care, you might be considering or actively planning to update your legal name and gender marker. Often seen as a practical step in affirming your identity, this process can sometimes be overshadowed by its bureaucratic and legal intricacies. I want you...Read More

Exploring the Intersectionality of Disability and Gender Transition: An Introduction Welcome. Today, we’re delving into a topic of vital importance that often remains overlooked—the intersectionality between disability and gender transition. To those who may be encountering this term for the first time, “intersectionality” refers to the interconnectedness of social identities...Read More

Introduction: The Dance of Self-Compassion and Gender Transition When I first began my journey of gender transition, I found myself stepping onto a dance floor of self-discovery, teeming with the excitement of finally becoming my true self. Yet, this dance was not a simple waltz but a complex tango filled...Read More

Unveiling the Emotional Tapestry of Gender Transition Embarking on a journey of gender transition is a deeply personal and transformative experience. Each individual’s path is unique, interwoven with their emotions, discoveries, and life experiences. As a gender transition coach, I have been granted a unique window into these incredible journeys....Read More

Embarking on your gender transition journey can be a daunting experience. I remember when I began my own transition back in 2013; there were only a handful of wonderful trans* and queer people sharing their lived experiences on YouTube, Reddit, and Tumblr. Although these stories provided some guidance, there was...Read More

Introduction Welcome to this guide on navigating social situations and events during your transition. This post is intended for anyone who is trans* and considering or beginning to socially transition, which includes coming out to friends, changing pronouns, altering gender expression, and coming out to everyone else. We understand that...Read More