Preparing for a podcast recording Monday, thinking a lot about how trans pulled me in even as a femme. Picture left before trans really took hold. I was working as an HIV case manager, spending a lot of time with the community. Picture right- as trans came in. I am wearing a binder in that picture.

If the NYT can write this, why can’t they write real critique of *trans*?

Medicaid will no longer cover puberty blockers, cross sex hormones, or surgery- for anyone

My 16 year old wanted to check out a video game, “the last of us” rated mature from our library. I was required to go with him to give my permission. In Maine, he could consent for hormones without me…

“I’ve never seen anyone like you two,” she says, “and I like your necklace.” Why is this so hard? Proto-gay kids exist, and they see two paths: lesbians like us—monogamous, kind, healthy—or trans, the pathway to changing everything about their physical bodies.

Perfect Mother’s Day ❤️ 3 year old makes a flower pot at church, brings it inside and promptly spills dirt all over the carpet. 5 year old pukes, has a fever, and won’t let go of a kazoo.

On the floor in Michigan, thank you Rep Paquette for leading the charge. @npub1qwkz...2fyw

When you reach the end of a government report and realize you just read a work of historical importance filled with grace, clarity, and courage. “While no clinician or medical association intends to fail their patients- particularly those who are most vulnerable- the preceding chapters demonstrate that this is precisely what has occurred.” To the authors of the HHS report: for connecting the underlying homophobia in trans. I thank you. And as one who failed my patients, and been trying to make it right ever since, I thank you.

So this is the bathroom set up @npub1yp82...x6jz all gender bathroom. So my girlfriend goes in first while I’m ordering coffee and a pretzel.