Author: Liz
Why Girl Named Liz?
As trans people, we have the luxury of choosing our own name. We abandon the one our parents gave us, like an unwelcome gift, and we get to pick a…
Inclusion, Acceptance & Allyship
Inclusion is one of the great buzzwords of recent times. It describes the idea that people can participate in all aspects of life regardless of who they are. The idea…
Close to the Edge
The suicide rate among transgender people is more than three times as high as in the general population. And as much as we like to consider these cases an exception,…
Working Out With Bigots
Working out should not only make us healthier but also release endorphins and be carefree fun. Unfortunately, it never was for me. For decades, I avoided sports like the plague,…
Dad, Please Trust Me
I had a discussion with my therapist, trying to understand why some trans people are able to see their path clearly during childhood and transition early, while I was unable…
A Real Vacation
It’s summer, and naturally I have vacation on my mind. But where do I really want to go? What does it take to have a perfect vacation? It’s something very…
Why I Paint my Nails
In the past couple of years, I have made a lot of progress. Not only with my transition, but also regarding my mental health. I no longer doubt who I…
The Meaning of Pride
June is Pride Month, with the biggest parades usually happening over the last weekend of the month. And as Pride events become more and more polarizing, this is a good…
Cisgender Hypersensitivity Syndrome
I know, I know. I shouldn’t engage with trolls on social media. It never leads anywhere good, and it harms my emotional well‑being. But I am also an optimist. Call…
Still Me
This is a song I wrote shortly after coming out to my family, capturing the thoughts I had on my mind at the time. I hope to record it sometime…
