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Bronze Winner for the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the category of Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans Non-Fiction Foregrounding the voices of transgender and non-binary people, this honest and insightful book is a compilation of the voices of those who have decided to undergo transition - both male-to-female and female-to-male. Drawing on over one hundred interviews with individuals, the book details the diverse experiences and challenges faced by those who transition, exploring a range of topics such as hormone treatments; reassignment surgeries; coming out; sex and sexuality; physical, emotional and mental health; transphobia; discrimination; and hate crime, as well as highlighting the lives of non-binary individuals and those who cross-dress to form a wider understanding of the varied ways in which people experience gender. This powerful book is an ideal introduction to those keen to understand more about contemporary trans issues as well as those questioning their own gender identity. Declan Henry is a creative non-fiction writer with a Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Social Work and a BA in Education and Community Studies. Declan is a registered social worker and has worked in the profession since 1993. Declan has written four books and is published in a collection of journals. He lives in Kent. Personal, first-hand accounts from transgender and non-binary individuals and the diverse experiences and challenges they face before, during and after transition. This comprehensive introduction to trans issues details the social, physical and emotional struggles involved in becoming who you are. Bronze Winner for the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the category of Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans Non-FictionForegrounding the voices of transgender and non-binary people, this honest and insightful book is a compilation of the voices of those who have decided to undergo transition - both male-to-female and female-to-male. Drawing on over one hundred interviews with individuals, the book details the diverse experiences and challenges faced by those who transition, exploring a range of topics such as hormone treatments; reassignment surgeries; coming out; sex and sexuality; physical, emotional and mental health; transphobia; discrimination; and hate crime, as well as highlighting the lives of non-binary individuals and those who cross-dress to form a wider understanding of the varied ways in which people experience gender.This powerful book is an ideal introduction to those keen to understand more about contemporary trans issues as well as those questioning their own gender identity Trans Voices: Becoming Who You Are, Declan Henry 7 Interviewees 13 Foreword by Professor Stephen Whittle, OBE 14 Acknowledgements 22 Introduction 23 1. Being Trans 29 2. Transitioning 53 3. Male to Female (MTF) 72 4. Female to Male (FTM) 97 5. Non-Binary 121 6. Cross-Dressers 141 7. Sex and Sexuality 164 8. Health 184 9. Transphobia, Discrimination and Hate Crime 199 Afterword by Jane Fae 216 Glossary 219 References 223 Further Reading 224 Useful Contacts 225 Index 230 Gender;,Transgender;,non-binary;,sexuality;,identity;,transitioning;,cross-dressing;,female,to,male;,male,to,female;,gender,identity;,gender,identity,disorder;,pansexual;,trans,man;,trans,woman;,transsexual;,gender,queer;,transphobia;,gender,dysphoria;,intersex;,misgendering;,gender,identity,clinic;,hormones;,gender,reassignment;,assigned,at,birth Gender,Transgender,non-binary,sexuality,identity,transitioning,cross-dressing,female to male,male to female,gender identity,gender identity disorder,pansexual,trans man,trans woman,transsexual,gender queer,transphobia,gender dysphoria,intersex,misgendering,gender identity clinic,hormones,gender reassignment,assigned at birth Imagine what it must be like to feel you are a woman 'trapped' in a man's body. Or a man 'trapped' in a woman's body. And what happens if you decide to reject your birth gender and become a trans man or a trans woman? Drawing on over one hundred interviews with individuals, this book is a compilation of the voices of those who have decided to undergo transition - both male-to-female and female-to-male. The book details the diverse experiences and challenges faced by those who transition, exploring a range of topics such as hormone treatments; reassignment surgeries; coming out; sex and sexuality; physical, emotional and mental health; transphobia; discrimination; and hate crime, as well as highlighting the lives of non-binary individuals and those who cross-dress to form a wider understanding of the varied ways in which people experience gender. This powerful book is an ideal introduction to those keen to understand more about contemporary trans issues as well as those questioning their own gender identity. Drawing On Over One Hundred Interviews With Individuals, This Book Is A Complilation Of The Voices Of Those Who Have Decided To Undergo Transition - Both Male-to-female And Female-to-male. The Book Details The Diverse Experiences And Challenges Faced By Those Who Transition, Exploring A Range Of Topics Such As Hormone Treatments; Reassignment Surgeries; Coming Out; Sex And Sexualtiy; Physical, Emotional And Mental Health; Transphobia; Discrimination; And Hate Crime, As Well As Highlighting The Lives Of Non-binary Individuals And Those Who Cross-dress To Form A Wider Understanding Of The Varied Ways In Which People Experience Gender. -- Declan Henry; Foreword By Professor Stephen Whittle, Obe; Afteward By Jane Fae. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 219-220) And Index. "Drawing on over one hundred interviews with individuals, this book is a complilation of the voices of those who have decided to undergo transition - both male-to-female and female-to-male. The book details the diverse experiences and challenges faced by those who transition, exploring a range of topics such as hormone treatments; reassignment surgeries; coming out; sex and sexualtiy; physical, emotional and mental health; transphobia; discrimination; and hate crime, as well as highlighting the lives of non-binary individuals and those who cross-dress to form a wider understanding of the varied ways in which people experience gender." -- P. [4] of cover "Drawing on over one hundred interviews with individuals, this book is a complilation of the voices of those who have decided to undergo transition - both male-to-female and female-to-male. The book details the diverse experiences and challenges faced by those who transition, exploring a range of topics such as hormone treatments; reassignment surgeries; coming out; sex and sexualtiy; physical, emotional and mental health; transphobia; discrimination; and hate crime, as well as highlighting the lives of non-binary individuals and those who cross-dress to form a wider understanding of the varied ways in which people experience gender." -- Page 4 of cover "Drawing on over one hundred interviews with individuals, this book is a compilation of the voices of those who have decided to undergo transition - both male-to-female and female-to-male. The book details the diverse experiences and challenges faced by those who transition, exploring a range of topics such as hormone treatments; reassignment surgeries; coming out; sex and sexuality; physical, emotional and mental health; transphobia; discrimination; and hate crime, as well as highlighting the lives of non-binary individuals and those who cross-dress to form a wider understanding of the varied ways in which people experience gender."-- P. [4] of cover Various Notes on Sex and Gender. Foreword. 1. Introduction and Background. 2. A Growing Attraction. 3. Separation, Divorce, in Between and Together. 4. Freedom. 5. Building Careers. 6. When a Lesbian is Not a Lesbian. 7. How It All Happened. 8. Menopausal Partner and Her Pubescent Hubby... A Recipe for Disaster! 9. Surgeries, Further Transformation, Impact Upon Relationship and Love Life. 10. Two Years Plus On Testosterone. 11. Acceptance. 12. What We Have Learnt.