When “Help” Hurts: What Conversion Therapy Does to Ordinary Kids and Their Families
A few months later, Jamie sat in a different chair, in a different room, across from a counselor their parents had found through church.
“This is about helping you live the life you were meant to live,” the counselor said.
Jamie nodded, eyes fixed on the floor.
That night at dinner, Jamie barely spoke.
“Are you okay?” their mom asked.
“I’m fine.”
“You can tell me anything,” she said.
Jamie hesitated, then shrugged. “I know.”
But something had shifted. The words sounded the same. The meaning didn’t.
Key Types of Hormone Therapy and Their Effects
HRT and You: A blog series by Arrive Therapy
The overview:
Feminizing Hormone Therapy: Estrogen
Estrogen: Promotes feminine characteristics such as breast development, softer skin, and wider hips.
Anti-androgens: Blocks the production and effects of testosterone, aiding in the reduction of masculine features. 1,2.
Masculinizing Hormone Therapy: Testosterone 1,2.
Testosterone: Induces masculine characteristics including a deeper voice, increased body and facial hair, and a more muscular appearance. It also halts menstrual cycles
Gender Fluid Hormone Therapy:
Hormone therapy may be taken in small doses by individuals who don’t identify as strictly male or female, resulting in a more androgynous appearance.
Hormone therapy may be taken in small doses by individuals who don’t identify as strictly male or female, resulting in a more androgynous or feminine appearance. 1.
Five teenagers of varying genders and colors, expressing their unique personalities
Will and Harper; a portrayal of friendship, transition, and America.
Directed by Josh Greenbaum, "Will and Harper" is a travelog documentary about transition and friendship between Harper Steele and Will Ferrell.
Being Trans In Rural Pennsylvania
Living in rural Pennsylvania has its ups and downs.
Every Body: A Feel-good Documentary on Our Community
Directed by Julie Cohen, "Every Body" examines the trauma that many intersex people experience, but ultimately provides a feel-good take on the community.
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