Living Out Loud Live

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12/20/2024

Here is our show from last night cut together. We had massive technical issues so we only got about 3/4 through. We will pick it up January 9th, 2025.

Happy Holidays Everyone

12/20/2024

part 2 of tonight's stream

12/06/2024

12/03/2024

Join us for a FREE evening of joy, connection, and holiday cheer at the Trans & Non-Binary Task Force Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange! This event is a celebration of community, friendship, and the festive season, intentionally created for the trans and non-binary community, their friends, family, and allies.⁠
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Whether you’re catching up with old friends or making new connections, this event promises warmth, laughter, and delicious treats. Bring your favorite cookies to share, or simply come as you are and enjoy the holiday spirit.⁠
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🎄 When: Dec. 7th at 5pm⁠
🎄 Where: The Center - NEW Hillcrest Location ⁠
🎄 What to Bring: Your favorite cookies (if you’d like to share), but no worries if you can’t—there will be plenty for everyone!⁠
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All are welcome, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨⁠
Please register each person in your party, so we can count for food. ⁠
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Hosted by Come Out With Pride. Inc. & Trans and Non-Binary Task Force in partnership with The Center. Thank you to our friends at the Contigo Fund for their continued support! ⁠
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To save your spot, RSVP -->> https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=16095

11/21/2024

Tonight’s the night. New format. New music. Same crazy sisters. Don’t miss the return of Jaime, Laura, and Vicki - Queens of the Overshare. 8pm Eastern LIVE!!! here and on YouTube.com\

10/29/2024

If you want to argue biology. 1 in 400 people are XXY, XO, ###, XYY, or one of many variants of cells that can contain XXY/XY. There are roughly 80-200 genes that determine biological s*x.

Conversely 20,000 to 25,000 are estimated to determine brain This includes genes on all chromosomes that regulate brain size, neuroplasticity, cognitive functions, and even specific behavioral traits.

And again we are uniquely made. I believe that is true. Woven together in our mother’s womb.

MRI studies confirm Transgender people’s brain structure and areas of activity, during different cognitive functions, light up similarly to the CIS gender they identify with.

Our differences are apparent to ourselves often way before puberty and do not change. It may take us a long time to work through the reality for ourselves but once we understand, we don’t ever unknow.

So yes we are born this way. Yes we have always existed, no we are not a sin and God didn’t make a “mistake.” We are just different than most of you understand based on how you perceive “yourself”.

No we are not a threat to women or children. The bathroom laws are laws searching for crimes that do not happen. There is not an “outbreak” of transgender; we are still less than 1% of the population. No we don’t want to indoctrinate anyone. Gender dysphoria is aweful. We only want to help and protect those of us who actually suffer with it. And overwhelmingly most of us who transition are happier and do not regret it, but when we do it is almost always because of societal pressures, not because we made a mistake.

Conversely, hate is taught. You don’t have to like or befriend us. But you have no right to lie about us or fan the hatred that has alreadly led to increased self-harm and violence against us. Deep down I think you know you it’s not right, the self-righteous, judgmental, condemnation. Deep down I think you know we are just trying to live decent lives; that no one chooses to make their life more difficult. That we are just trying to live the best possible life.

And yes we are a minority. We always will be. An easy target for evil politics focused on fanning the flames of mistrust and division, rather than providing solutions to real problems.

Please do the right thing. Protect our human rights. Vote compassion rather than condoning people who call for our elimination.

Please.

10/28/2024

Woke up. Reached to touch my much tinier nose. It’s how I know it wasn’t a dream. My happily ever after is still real.

Thankfulness floods my thoughts. My estrogen fueled heart and mind no longer fragmented but focused on making my morning prayers.

Thankful for my wife sleeping next to me.
Thankful for my children.
Thankful for my best friend, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.

Thankful for God making me who I am, for the love I feel and the blessings that have come from accepting myself.

Thankful for the doctors and care I have received. The hormones that took away my suicidal thoughts. The face that I can look at in the mirror. The therapists who have helped me put away the fears and embrace a joy I never knew possible.

Thankful for another day and chance to make a difference in people’s lives. To shine the light and love from my heart and soul.

This girl, this woman is and always will be thankful. Every morning when I reach for my new smaller nose.

10/23/2024

A new study shows that transgender youth who transition at a young age report high levels of satisfaction with their care, with only 3% of participants discontinuing hormone therapy.

Read more: https://www.advocate.com/health/trans-youth-satisfied-years-later

10/20/2024

Justine Lindsay is the NFL's first openly transgender cheerleader, making history when she joined the Carolina Panthers' TopCats squad in 2022. Lindsay, who grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, publicly came out as trans when she announced her selection for the team. She sees her role as a chance to inspire and be a "face of the possible," particularly for young trans individuals who look up to her.

Despite facing challenges, such as receiving negative comments on social media, she has remained focused on her mission to break barriers and inspire others. Lindsay has also received strong support from the Panthers' organization and her teammates. She hopes to continue being a pioneer, especially for the African American and transgender communities.

10/20/2024

Live on WESH 2 News

10/18/2024

The event will feature activities for all ages and emphasize inclusivity.

10/15/2024

November 14th from 6-8pm FREE Virtual NAME CHANGE training! Ever so important with all of the changes in FL. Be sure to register!

10/12/2024

On Wednesday I am moderating a panel about coming out at work. It’s an honor to be a Disney Princess talking with others about the journey that is living in truth, especially when it leads to joy. I talk a lot about my life here. The people who found me, accepted me, and became my closest family and friends. It makes all the difference.

For all of you coming out this week, or at Pride next week. It can be beautiful and amazing and more than you have ever imagined.