Grayson Bell
Bio
An autistic, gay, transgender man writing about LGBTQ issues, focused on the transgender community. (He/Him) http://graysonbell.net/
Stories (7/0)
Being Transgender isn’t a Choice
Some time ago, I had an unfortunate altercation with a distant family member. She had kept her silence regarding my transition until some drama bubbled to the surface regarding another hot button topic. That’s when she revealed her genuine feelings and accused me of being unable to decide which gender I am.
By Grayson Bell2 years ago in Humans
Separating Gender Identity from Sexuality
Often when I see something posted online related to the transgender community, I see a lot of comments from people referring to sexuality instead. Many people seem to be under the mistaken assumption that there’s a relationship between being transgender, or genderqueer, and someone’s sexuality or sexual preferences. This causes confusion between what sexuality and gender identity are.
By Grayson Bell2 years ago in Humans
When Body Positivity is Transphobic
There has been a growing movement for people to love their own bodies while also respecting others, regardless of their shape or size. In general, the body positivity movement is great for the mental health and well-being of everyone.
By Grayson Bell2 years ago in Humans
Gender Expression is not Gender Identity
The fact I am a transgender man is neither a decision nor a choice I made. It’s something I have always been, even if I could not articulate it until a few years ago. Once I realized that I am transgender, the only decision I had to make was whether to come out or to remain closeted the rest of my life.
By Grayson Bell3 years ago in Humans
Transgender Biology
Debates continue to rage within and without the LGBTQ community whether the concept of gender identity even exists as something separate from our biological sex. If it does, then transgender and nonbinary people are valid and not merely mentally ill. Yet, any scientific studies into whether there is a biological component behind being born transgender worries many people within the transgender community.
By Grayson Bell3 years ago in Humans
