Social Affirmation

Social actions are all the things you can do for yourself without the help of a doctor (there’s plenty of these!) 

Many of these things have to do with your appearance, the way you dress, your hairstyle, body language and behaviour. Some people find these are all they need to feel better and more comfortable in themselves. 

Everything on this page are things you can do before you start any medical treatment.

• About social transition (or when you’re ready to take action)
• ‘Passing’ and labels (or what do you call yourself?)
• Finding the right counsellor
• Binding
• Packing

Disclosure

• Telling family and friends
• Parents’ reactions & experiences
• Telling your children about your transition
• Transitioning in the workplace

Resources

• Example letter to parents
• Example memo to colleagues at work
• Notice to employer when transitioning in the workplace

Personal Accounts

• The bumpy road of disclosure – Ben, Victoria
•  …more personal accounts

page updated 19 June 2011