Due To The COVID-19 Outbreak, All Support and Discussion Group Meetings Are Being Held Online. Contact for Meeting Log-in Info.

Due To The COVID-19 Outbreak, All Support and Discussion Group Meetings Are Being Held Online. Contact for Meeting Log-in Info.

Help! I have nothing to wear!

Help! I have nothing to wear!

Yes. That is a photo of my closet and, believe it or not, I was uttering those famous words just the other day. You see, it was a special occasion. My oldest and closest friend - the best man at my wedding and the godfather to our son - was dropping by and meeting Corinne for the first time. So I needed to look and feel my best. I needed to be... Fabulous! Normally, I do not have much of an issue putting an outfit together. Super casual t-shirt and shorts…Check! Busine

FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE!

FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE!

There have been a lot of Facebook posts lately regarding the Republican National Committee inserting a plank in their platform that is severely anti LGBT. While this type of thing can be depressing to many of us that identify with the LGBT community, I am confident that this mindset is not shared by the general public. I often go out and mingle in public, doing the normal , day to day stuff that we all need to do and am always gratified to see how well I am treated by the

News You Can Use

News You Can Use

Despite a little rainy weather our July meeting set another record for attendance with 27 people who came out the annual cookout and barbeque of Lehigh Valley Transgender Renaissance. Everyone had more than enough to eat with burgers, dogs, salads, baked beans, deserts and all the rest of the trimmings for a great summer picnic. Among those attending was Patti Klein who was one of the founding members of our group back in the the early 90’s. It was such a joy to hear her st

Dealing With The "Pink Fog"

Dealing With The "Pink Fog"

Have you ever had a day when you just seemed like you could not focus? Maybe you were not thinking clearly, found it hard to concentrate or simply felt like you were moving slow? “Brain Fog” is a commonly used phrase that sums up feelings of confusion, forgetfulness, and lack of focus and mental clarity and everyone gets it from time to time. But in my case – and in the cases of many trans-people – we get what our community refers to as the “Pink Fog.” What is Pink Fog? The

Transgender Visibility

Transgender Visibility

Hi Everyone Below is an article that I thought was pertinent to many members of our community. It concerns "passing" and the pressures that trans people put on themselves to do so so. People come in all shapes and sizes. As trans people, we have a natural desire to blend into society. However many of us do stand out for a variety of reasons. The fear of being different is real but it is something that we must overcome if we are to live a full and enriching life as part of

Summer Reading List

Summer Reading List

Whether you are headed to the beach , the mountains or your back yard, there is nothing better than a good read to help you relax and get into the rhythm of summer. While I love the fun of a good mystery, the pace of a thriller or the history of a great biography as much as the next person, I also try to learn a little periodically. With that in mind, here are some great reads that can help you or your significant other learn more about being transgender and how to navigate

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