by Shellie and Randi Ruge

Story Update: Shellie and Randi “Transition is Such a Unique Experience for Each and Every Person That Goes Through It.”

Nathan: Welcome to this week’s Story Update. This week, we’re actually going to be speaking with two storytellers who shared their story together with us 10 years ago, Shelli...

by Justin Adkins

Story Update: Justin Adkins – Trans Educator Discusses When He Welcomes Questions – And Where He Draws The Line.

Nathan: Welcome to this week’s Story Update. Today, we’re going to speak with Justin Adkins, who we actually filmed almost to the day 11 years ago. But before we speak to Jus...

by Mila Jam

Story Update: Mila Jam “Black Trans Women Are Important In Music”

Nathan: Welcome to this week’s Story Update. My name is Nathan, and this week we’re going to be speaking with Mila Jam, but before we do, let’s take a look at her story. Mi...

by Sunny Marks

Trans Person Finds Community And Gender Euphoria In Philadelphia. “It’s Not Going To Be An Easy Road, But It’s Worth It.”

My name’s Sunny Marks. I am from Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. In 2016, I came out as a lesbian, as a Butch lesbian or stud, to my family and friends. It was definitely a difficult...

by Nancy Menusan

Trans Woman Reflects On Her Four-Decade Journey To Authenticity.

1969: Trans Woman Reflects On Exploring Her Gender As A Child. “I Knew Inside Who I Really Was.” In 1969, I was 12 years old. I was living in Douglaston, Queens. And I had �...

by Matthew Lewellyn

“I Started Living My Life Instead Of Surviving It.” Mom Helps Trans Son Realize His Gender Identity.

Hi. My name is Matthew Lewellyn. I’m 15 and I’m from Saugerties, New York. So when I was about 12 I think – I think – I was still really confused. I, well going in the sev...

by Chloe Harris

Trans Woman To Son: “Your Dad Is A Little Bit More Of A Wonder Woman Than A Superman.”

My name is Chloe Harris and I’m from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I had a tough time when I was a kid. I was dealt a little bit of a bad hand in regard to family and environment....

by Morgan Sullivan

Trans Actor Produces His Own Uplifting Film – With An All Trans Cast And Crew.

My name is Morgan Sullivan and I am from Westchester, New York. I’m an actor. I’ve been acting since I was about 8 years old. And I moved into the city about 6 years ago to go...

by Egyptt Labeija

Egyptt LaBeija – Life In And Out Of The Ballroom.

1980s: Seeing Trans Women For The First Time: “I Felt Welcomed.” I grew up in a town in Long Island called Freeport. And I grew up basically in a middle-class home. My parentsLate 1980s: Overcoming Homelessness, Joblessness And Abuse: “There’s Always a Way Out Of A Bad Situation If You Want A Way Out.” In the late eighties, when I finally left myLate 1990s: From Walking Balls To Mentoring Youth: “It Taught Me That You Have To Step Outside The Box.” In the late nineties is when I went to my first ball. It was interesti2010s: Giving Back To The Community. “I Am Here Today To Let People Know That They Are Somebody.” So in 2015 is when I was asked to be in the House of LaBeija. It was intense ...