Archives for Transgender Finances - Page 2
Weapon of Mass Destruction II: This isn’t about money
"'¦But when a long Train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their…
On Money and Power: A Different View
'œOptimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.' '“ Helen Keller As a queer-identified person with a transgender wife, there is absolutely…
The cost of testosterone therapy for trans guys
This is my last post here on Queercents and I just wanted to thank you all for a great time. I hope that my posts have been helpful both…
Weapon of Mass Destruction: Money is Power
It seems to me that we Transgendered, as a group, are not overly prosperous. Oh, I know that some of us are, but they seem to be the exceptions.…
Coverage Denied: health insurance, gender and financial discrimination
About a year and a half ago I unexpectedly lost my health insurance coverage. As you may have read in my posts about transitioning on the job, the client I…
Binding Methods: an expensive process for trans folks and butch women
For many trans folks and butch women, binding is an every day process, one that can be expensive and sometimes painful. Many folks start out binding and later have…
The Price of Redemption: A Gift to Self
Redemption came to me on the evening of Monday, November 7th, 2005 between the hours of 6:30 and 7:30. It was a long time in coming, 47 years. As…
TransNation Interview with Ashley Wilson
Our very own Ashley Wilson was recently interviewed by Jacob Anderson-Minshall of TransNation. We've reprinted the interview here: 'œUnfortunately, transgender people end up at the very bottom of the financial…
5 Documents Needed to Change Your Name
Ashley recently discussed the implications of name changes on the job. She brought up some of the most crucial issues for transfolks who haven't (or don't want to) legally changed…
How are you going to pay for surgery?
How many transgendered persons are there in this country? I don't remember ever seeing any real research on that. I keep reading and being told that there aren't…