a PSA (trigger warnings for rape, sexual violence, Ira Gray)

thelieinliza:

Ira Gray is now using the name Ira Sanchez on the social networking sites he uses. Apparently he is also moderating Queer Dictionary.

For those of you who didn’t know, Ira Sanchez has raped multiple people in the queer community. He has denied this, using pity play and…

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solemnhypnotik: for all my trans* followers (specifically FTM or masculine-identifying folks) who are interested in transitioning naturally:

Trans* Update: One Month on Zinc Tablets

In the above video I discuss what changes I have noticed while taking zinc tablets for a month.

UPDATE: I just uploaded all these, folks. Check them out and let me know what you think. Questions? Just ask.

I am doing research trying to find top surgery doctors around Illinois.

Thus far, I have had no luck finding reputable, trans*-friendly surgeons.

My goal is to raise all the funds that I need to have my top surgery sometime next winter - maybe January 2013. By then, I also to hope to have started T - and been on it for at least six months. (I read that being on T for awhile prior to top surgery helps the healing process and building muscle/strength faster).

Ultimately, I may have to travel to Florida and see Dr. Garramone. From other peoples’ stories and photos, it definitely sounds like it would be worth the trip and money. If this is so, I will need around $10,000 for the surgery, consultations, aftercare, air fair, motel stay, food and supplies for a week, etc. Oi.

Does anyone know of a reputable doctor(s) that is closer to me? Any thoughts? Suggestions?

Hello everyone, Riley here with a bit of a personal update. For all of those who are not aware, I created this blog - Project Queer. Recently, I added a widget to the side of Project Queer’s home page in order to raise funds for my top surgery. You can read more about my personal story here. And, if possible, you can donate here. If you have any questions or comments, I can be contacted at my personal blog or here: projectqueer@yahoo.com Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated, and to those who simply spread the word. Every single like, reblog, and dollar gets me closer to my goal. I appreciate everyone’s support. Peace & love, Riley
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Hello everyone,

Riley here with a bit of a personal update. For all of those who are not aware, I created this blog - Project Queer.

Recently, I added a widget to the side of Project Queer’s home page in order to raise funds for my top surgery. You can read more about my personal story here. And, if possible, you can donate here.

If you have any questions or comments, I can be contacted at my personal blog or here: projectqueer@yahoo.com

Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated, and to those who simply spread the word. Every single like, reblog, and dollar gets me closer to my goal. I appreciate everyone’s support.

Peace & love,

Riley

solemnhypnotik: I wrote four new trans* updates today. Basically, I have decided to update folks about my trans* identity/status.  The new updates are as follows: Trans* Update - Number Eight: Increasing Your Testosterone Levels With Zinc  (with updates) Trans* Update - Number Nine: Packing (w/device reviews) Trans* Update - Number Ten: My Workout Schedule Trans* Update - Number Eleven: Daily Diet & Supplement Intake Trans* Update - Number Twelve: Personal Goals & Transition Priorities To check out all of my trans* updates, videos, and reviews - go here: http://solemnhypnotik.tumblr.com/transupdates
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solemnhypnotik:

I wrote four new trans* updates today. Basically, I have decided to update folks about my trans* identity/status. 

The new updates are as follows:

To check out all of my trans* updates, videos, and reviews - go here: http://solemnhypnotik.tumblr.com/transupdates

My chosen name is Riley. I am a twenty-four year old pre-everything trans* man currently living around Chicago, Illinois. Some words that I use to describe myself: Queer. Artist. Equality Activist. Feminist. Anarchist. Crust Punk.Politikal Atheist. Body/Sex-Positive. Drummer. BookWorm. Atheist. Riot Grrrl. Rebel-Rouser. My Story I have recently come out online (and to some friends) as trans* after believing myself to be a number of other identities. Many people in my life (including family) still do not know of my trans* status. Therefore, I am stealth. A couple months ago, I was evicted from my last home, and subsequently had to quit my full-time job. Since then, I was forced to move back home with my family. At the moment, I am unemployed - and looking for steady work. Until then, I do not have any income or health insurance. Therefore, I am transitioning naturally - with vitamins, a particular diet, and workout schedule. In the meantime, I have created and run the blog Project Queer. I update Project Queer multiple times every day with: queer news, action alerts, human rights violations, photos, videos, quotes, and more. I dedicate my time to writing articles, opening discussions, giving advice, and answering questions involving the queer community in an effort to educate others and promote equality.You can check out Project Queer here: http://www.projectqueer.tumblr.com Personal Goals I hope to have at least a part-time job by the end of December. I also hope to start seeing a credible doctor early next year in order to discuss my being prescribed testosterone. Eventually, I hope to have top surgery by the end of next year. You can donate by using the widget on the left side of my blog or via this link: http://helpriley.chipin.com/top-surgery-fund If I raise $6,000 - all of it shall go towards the surgery, therapy, consultations, and testosterone - everything that effects my transition. If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be contacted at my personal blog located here: http://www.solemnhypnotik.tumblr.comOr here: projectqueer@yahoo.com Thank you for reading, folks. Peace & love, Riley
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My chosen name is Riley. I am a twenty-four year old pre-everything trans* man currently living around Chicago, Illinois.

Some words that I use to describe myself: Queer. Artist. Equality Activist. Feminist. Anarchist. Crust Punk.Politikal Atheist. Body/Sex-Positive. Drummer. BookWorm. Atheist. Riot Grrrl. Rebel-Rouser.

My Story

I have recently come out online (and to some friends) as trans* after believing myself to be a number of other identities. Many people in my life (including family) still do not know of my trans* status. Therefore, I am stealth.

A couple months ago, I was evicted from my last home, and subsequently had to quit my full-time job. Since then, I was forced to move back home with my family. At the moment, I am unemployed - and looking for steady work. Until then, I do not have any income or health insurance. Therefore, I am transitioning naturally - with vitamins, a particular diet, and workout schedule.

In the meantime, I have created and run the blog Project Queer. I update Project Queer multiple times every day with: queer news, action alerts, human rights violations, photos, videos, quotes, and more. I dedicate my time to writing articles, opening discussions, giving advice, and answering questions involving the queer community in an effort to educate others and promote equality.

You can check out Project Queer here:
http://www.projectqueer.tumblr.com

Personal Goals

  • I hope to have at least a part-time job by the end of December.
  • I also hope to start seeing a credible doctor early next year in order to discuss my being prescribed testosterone.
  • Eventually, I hope to have top surgery by the end of next year.

You can donate by using the widget on the left side of my blog or via this link: http://helpriley.chipin.com/top-surgery-fund

If I raise $6,000 - all of it shall go towards the surgery, therapy, consultations, and testosterone - everything that effects my transition.

If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be contacted at my personal blog located here: http://www.solemnhypnotik.tumblr.com

Or here: projectqueer@yahoo.com

Thank you for reading, folks.

Peace & love,

Riley

I just added a donation widget to the left side of my blog.

anarchafeminist:

solemnhypnotik:

Any donations that I receive will go towards my top surgery that I hope to get done sometime within the next year or so. 

You can check out the widget here on my page or the official page here: http://helpriley.chipin.com/top-surgery-fund

More information (about me and the cause) is located at both of the links above. Thanks so much for anyone who checks it out and/or donates.

Sincerely,

Riley

Help my brother out! I did. You can too. <3

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Trans* Update - Number Seven: My Monthly Dysphoria

solemnhypnotik:

(TRIGGER WARNING: discussion of dysphoria due to menstruation, personal body-shame)

NOTE: My last trans* update discussed my dysphoria in general.

The trans* update linked above shall be dedicated to one topic in particular that causes me a great deal of dysphoria.

copper-rose:

A TRANSGENDER FTM ZINE 

I made this zine, as a collection of my comics that i’ve posted on my tumblr over the 2011 year. A 20 page full color zine.

I’m using the profits from the zine to save up for my top surgery : D

MY SHOP: COPPERROSESHOP

Thank you for following my bog and for all the support! ;-; 

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