Transition - movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another. In relation to gender it is the period when a person begins living in the desired gender in gradual stages. It is often a very long process involving years and involves physical, mental, and spiritual changes. See article on Transition Journey to the left.
Androgynous - The absence of gender or a mixture of both traits to result in a neutral appearance. This is an appearance or presentation chosen by the individual.
Crossdresser- a person who wears the socially assigned clothes of the opposite gender in a temporary fashion and often behind closed doors.
Transgender- a person appearing or attempting to be a member of the opposite sex, as a transsexual or habitual cross-dresser.
Transsexual- a person having a strong desire to assume the physical characteristics and gender role of the opposite sex. And who has undergone hormone treatment and surgery to attain the physical characteristics of the opposite sex.
The above definitions are provided in relation to my journey, and the links (purple words) are meant to be a source for you to explore your own beliefs. For a full list of transgender terminology click here . I identify as pre-op Transsexual, but look around the site and get to know yourself. Have fun with it! Nothing is set in stone for anyone and the definitions listed are in a state of flux as is every person on this planet. So just use this as a general guideline.
Welcome to my Transition - an autobiography
We are all on a journey to discover who we are. In the process of being, doing, and living, we see who we are not. Along the way a person emerges, this person is constantly changing, but with each step you are closer to who you really are. In the end we discover that there is really only one, and that is GOD.
