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Elizabeth Sage
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The Dinner Test: Building Confidence Dining Out Solo or With New Friends
There is a specific kind of milestone in the journey of transitioning and living authentically that we like to call "The Dinner Test." It’s that…
From Passing Through to Belonging: Finding Your First Trans-Affirming Hobby Group or Class
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you stop being a "visitor" in a space and start being a part of it….
Baby Steps: 5 Low-Stakes Places to Test the Waters as a Newly Out Trans Person
Coming out is a monumental event, but often, the biggest hurdles aren’t the one-time announcements to family or friends, it’s the day-to-day act of existing…
Trans & Neurodivergent: Finding Care That Sees All of You
If you’re navigating the world as both transgender and neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, or otherwise neuro-spicy), you already know that life doesn’t happen in separate boxes….
Emergency Planning for Trans People: Hospitals, Shelters & Disaster Prep
Let’s be real: emergency planning is a chore for everyone. Checking flashlight batteries and stocking up on canned beans isn't exactly a high-energy Saturday afternoon….
Digital Safety for Trans Folks: Protecting Your Privacy Online
Navigating the internet as a trans or gender-diverse person can feel like a bit of a balancing act. On one hand, the web is where…
Winter Getaways: Planning a Trans-Friendly Holiday Trip
Let’s be real: holiday travel is stressful for everyone, but for the trans and gender-diverse community, it comes with a whole extra layer of "Will…
Trans Parenting: Resources for Trans Parents & Parents of Trans Kids
Parenthood is a wild ride for anyone, but when you add gender identity into the mix, the map can feel a little… blurry. Whether you’re…
Thriving at Work: Navigating the Workplace as a Trans Professional
For a long time, the conversation around being trans in the workplace has been about survival. We talk about how to get through an interview…
Trans Joy on a Budget: Free & Low-Cost Community Resources That Affirm You
Let’s be real for a second: being trans can be expensive. Between the "pink tax," the costs of transition-related healthcare, and the general stress of…
