In Search of Better Metaphors

Seeking New Archetypes

If images of pregnant trans people don't make me feel held and represented, what will?

Dec 3, 2022

Trans Ancestor Frank Woodhull and the Stories That Come From Necessity

How do I make sure to separate the stories that I tell from necessity—for advocacy reasons, for example—from those that feel most personal, most true…

Nov 13, 2022

What if My Life Isn't a Journey?

There are hidden ideas within “journey.” Where does this metaphor serve us, and where does it break down?

Oct 15, 2022

Being Trans at Naked Night Taught Me About Belonging

I went to the naked party to see people’s dicks, not hear people’s stories. But sometimes things don’t turn out the way you’d expect.

Oct 8, 2022

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