The Transitive Property: On Relationships
I feel an extreme anxiety about relationships. And this is an understatement. Every time I meet a cute girl and I hit it off with her, a whole stream of questions plagues my mind…
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The Transitive Property: The Pros and Cons of Passing
Within half an hour, the doctor poked a needle into my arm and before I knew it, it was done. I still felt like the same awkward Filipino boy who likes comic books. The only change that would happen, I felt, was that I’d talk with a bit of a deeper voice when I proclaimed my love for Batman…
The Transitive Property: Coming Out: It’s Not Just For LGBT People
So I’m one of those really lucky people who had to come out twice (because, of course, coming out once wasn’t fun enough)…
Kings and Queens
Recently, several trans high school students have appeared in the news because they want to run for their high school’s homecoming court. Texas teenager Andy… Continue Reading »
The Transitive Property: Notes From a Fourth-Year Freshman
As a freshman resident assistant (RA), I have the honor of taking part in people’s emotional development—watching them learn and grow, experiencing the first triumphs and disappointments, cheering with them, mourning with them…
Not Just Guys in Spandex Anymore
As an English major, I’ve always been interested in different types of storytelling. I’m a fan of comics myself, as I’m sure a lot of… Continue Reading »
The Transitive Property: What’s in a Name?
On Friday afternoon, I stood in line at the county Superior Court, my name change papers shaking in my hand…
The Transitive Property: An Unconventional Tutorial: Lessons from Oxford
I intended to see a gender specialist for my prescription for testosterone and to start hormone replacement therapy. I was so nervous the nurse had to check my blood pressure three times…