Tag: Androgyny
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Embracing Androgyny and being a Woman, Carrie reflects on her work Treating Transgender Patients
Carrie, a nurse practitioner in Parkersburg, West Virginia, reflects on her journey providing gender-affirming hormone therapy and how it has shaped her views on gender. Despite growing up in an environment with limited LGBTQ+ understanding, Carrie has become a strong ally, empowering transgender individuals on their path to self-discovery and acceptance. Her work in a…
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Riding the Cosmic Web: Lisa Puananimōhala’ikalani’s Embrace of Gender, Wild Wombmynhood and Queer Joy
Lisa Puananimōhala’ikalani identifies as an androgynous cis-wombmyn with a diverse heritage and multidimensional gender and sexual identities. Currently living in the rainforests of Juneau, Alaska, Lisa embraces multiple expressions of self while connecting with nature and city life, highlighting the beauty of queer community in per small, isolated city.
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Katrina’s Story: Growing Up Poor, Queer, and Unapologetic in Appalachia
Katrina, a genderqueer and bisexual person in West Virginia, grew up with a repressive household and worked through shame to embrace her identity over time. After coming out of the closet to friends, they found empowerment in authenticity and community. Now embracing their androgyny that has always existed, they seek to uplift others navigating their…