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Gender From The Trenches
Amplifying voices from the trans community
Note from the editor

Gender from the Trenches (GftT) is a publication on Medium committed to amplifying voices from the trans community. We value the fact that throughout history (and on nearly every continent) other cultures, societies and religions have long recognized genders that go beyond the binary. It is therefore our belief that “trans” is an umbrella term encompassing anyone who isn’t cisgender. This includes binary trans men & women, but also includes nonbinary, genderqueer, two spirit, and many, many others. Through the authentic stories of trans adults, and parents raising trans youth, GftT aims to inform as much as inspire. Brought to you by writer, advocate & “MamaBear” Martie Sirois (who’s also the parent of a trans nonbinary teen), GftT invites you to step out of your comfort zone, explore gender, and see beyond the binary. Interested in sharing your story with us? We’re currently accepting writers. Please check out our “submission guidelines” tab first, then contact martiesirois@gmail.com for more info.

Editors
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Editor-In-Chief
Martie Sirois
Covering the intersection of culture, politics & equality. Featured in Marker, HuffPost, PopSugar, Scary Mommy; heard on NPR, SiriusXM, LTYM, TIFO podcast, etc.
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Editor
KP_the_writer
🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ2SIA+ Writer✍️[BMediaComm, MA(Writing) Swin.] First Nations, agender (they/them). Top Writer 🏆 LGBTQ, Diversity.
Writers
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Dr. Misty M. Ginicola
Misty Ginicola (she/they) is a Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Licensed Counselor, Shaman, Writer, Mama, Yogi, and Social Change Agent.
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Bridget Sampson
Proud mom & spouse, CEO of SCC, Emeritus Professor of Communication Studies at CSUN, TEDx Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Author www.SampsonCoachingandConsulting.com
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Laura-Ann Marie Charlot
(she, her) I am a retired civil engineering and land survey technician, a native Californian, a transgender woman, a proud parent, and an SJW when need be.
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LAURA-ANN MARIE CHARLOT
(she, her) I am a retired civil engineering and land survey technician, a native Californian, a transgender woman, a proud parent, and an SJW when need be.
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Zanne Nilsson
Just a queer nonbinary punk librarian who wants you to know you’re not broken. Rarely serious, always sincere. (They/them)
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Mx. Marie Chase Lewis (Fae/They/She)
Sapphic NonBinary Girlflux TransFeminine Demigirl Dyke. Queer Intersectional Socialist Feminist and Transfeminist organizer and activist. Fae/They/She.
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WeeziSbaby
Bye y'all. it's been real. I have a new Chromebook, but I prefer to write these little "aside" pieces on my phone, curled up in my comfy chair. always love; w
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the elysian collective
rose (25) is one of several core members of the elysian collective, a plural system of dozens. they earned a BA in creative writing from evergreen state in 2022
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Jennifer Eash
Librarian, book blogger, bookseller, theatre person, UUCG. Pan/bi; demi/ace. Mom of trans, autistic, learning-disabled children. Former Eng teacher. She/her.
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Branwen Rhiannon Drew
Artist, Activist, Poet, Writer, Liberal, Progressive “I am woman! Hear me roar!” Trans Woman. Librarian.
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Kira Wertz
Pansexual, Transgender Truck Driver, public speaker, activist, LGBTQ advocate, Jeeper and periodic author at The Transition Transmission.
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Andy Waller
Nonbinary/Genderfluid. Trans. Queer. Parent. Spouse. Lover of dogs, coffee, and occasional kitchen dance parties.
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Constance Rowan
Parent | Process IT Manager | Extrovert | Novice home chef | Occasional publisher of random musings
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Michelle D.
Michelle D. is a transgender woman/teacher/activist/writer and recipient of Congressional recognition for her activism. https://medium.com/@michelledr/members
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icaro
any pronouns.
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Ethan Tibbets
Ethan is a 26 year old transgender male living with Huntington’s Disease. He is a supporter of LGBTQ+ youth in his community and a former semi-pro gamer.
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Danny Jackson H.
He/him. 28. Writing about video games, LGBTQ+ stuff, and whatever else can capture my attention for more than like 12 seconds at a time.
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Emma Holiday
After decades of denial I finally answered the question “What’s wrong with me?” The answer is “Nothing”. I am transgender and I am OK.
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Corbin
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Kathryn Foss
Kathryn is a consultant, coach and mentor in the areas of diversity and inclusion. Computer engineer, life-long geek, trans-writer.
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Beauty Girl
Primarily Talking About Trans folk Topics and LGBTQ+ Support. Occasionally off-topic for other matters. “She/her”
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Cassie Brighter
Activist. Public speaker. Writer. Community Organizer. Mom. Creator & Host, Empowered Trans Woman Summit. Managing Editor, EmpoweredTransWoman.com
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Som Paris
Paris has turned her wild home into a free nature retreat for trans and queer people. Her first novel, Raven Nothing, came out in 2020. www.patreon.com/somparis
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Allison Holt
I write words and I write code, and I’m frequently surprised at how similar those processes are. Email: medium@alli.fyi.
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AJ Clauss
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Jas Martinez
A Tex-Mex Woman, Boots & Jeans, Cotton Dresses & Bare Feet Coffee, IPA & Scotch Storyteller & Creative
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Drew Lor
He/they. Trans writer based in Berlin.
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🧝‍♀️ A 🍑
Pan & Transgender 20yo UG in Modern Languages, Also a Camgirl, an OF model and a Cosplay Addict | Photography & Video Editing Are My Favs 🧝‍♀️📹
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Isabel Goldman
I’m an editor, mother, runner and vegetarian. Opinions are my own. I don’t use Oxford commas. Twitter: @isabelgoldm
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W.E.
Writer | Life-Long Learner | Advocate | Race | Culture | LGBTQ+ Issues | Mental Health
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Kaig Lightner
Queer|trans|Nonprofit ED|Consultant|Believer in a future where the spectrum of gender is accepted as the norm, not the exception.
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M M
A transwoman ,who is stuck(trapped) in my male body. contact me on viptoxic24@gmail.com (hangouts too)
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Fiona Evangeline Leigh
An Irish writer, transgender woman and singer currently living in the Republic. Has just completed a memoir Marabou Barbie.
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Shay D. Potter
Author | Writer | Veteran. I write about navigating the twists and turns in our daily lives.
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Daphne Goodlake
I don’t go outside. I need glasses to see. I was once chased by geese.
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Zada Kent
Trans Advocate | Writer of LGBTQ & Parenting | Author of Horror Short Stories. www.ZadaKent.com | IG: zadakent
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Joanna Mills
I am and always have been a transgender woman though I didn't fully know it. I continue on a journey of learning to accept my self and love her.
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Jane mcqueen
Manic depressive, Anorexic, socially liberal transsexual woman
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Mick Neu
Making Science Accessible through stories - Climate, Sustainability & Diversity. Writer, Student of Environmental Sciences and Educator
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Sylvia Howard
Trans. Queer. Deadpan. I’d kill to be a basic bitch if killing were basic. www.sylviahowardauthor.com
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Melina List
Often unironically enthusiastic.
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Ryan
Chemist | Engineer
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Robin Kyrie
Writing about: LGBTQIA+ Issues || Mental Health || Short Stories. Demi-male, trans-masculine — They/Them pronouns. Can be found at — https://deviateddroid.com
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MaryRose Denton
Writer/Speaker/Advocate, Come join me as I make a life by doing something with total love & pure soul. maryrosedentonwriter.com or maryrosedenton8@gmail.com.
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Cassie LaBelle
Novelist. Trans lesbian. Early thirties. Former Hollywood hench-person. Lover of cats, mountains, bad movies, good TV, coffee, beer, and games.
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Chaidie Petris
Stanford ’24. Poet/writer. chaidiepetris.com
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theoaknotes
Black, queer, and anxiously fabulous. Words: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Psychology Today, An Injustice!, Prism & Pen, Gender from the Trenches.
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Claire Michelle Music
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Jazelle Garzeski
So long and thanks for all the data.
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Nia Chiaramonte
People Loving, Margin Building, Post-Vangelical, Trans Woman. Learn more about Nia at loveintheface.com/about. @finding.nia on Instagram.
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Kat Quinn Porco
Just a mom scrawling words, offering hope through life’s tribulations.
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Jada Mikel
Sexologist; blogger from the 90s queering away in disguise. Avid reader and writer of sex, life and aestheticism. Contact me: jadamikelxx@gmail.com
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Rozemarijn van Kampen
Freelance writer, enby, autistic, plant-mom, witch | Visit my website: rosemary-writes.com or support me on ko-fi.com/intr00verted
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Riley Black
Distant cousin of T. rex. Author of Skeleton Keys, My Beloved Brontosaurus, and more. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @Laelaps. http://rileyblack.net
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Max Micallef
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Sher Ali
Penchant For The Pen | Young, Muslim, Curious.
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The Transgender Therapist
Queer, white trans man living in the Pacific Northwest with a grudge and a sharp tongue.
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Hazel Grant
aka El. 30yo trans masculine goblin creature. Software developer and amateur writer. Writing about trans issues, mental health, and whatever else I feel like.
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Zoe
Zoe (they/them) is trans femme non-binary who often writes about their journey to (re)connect with radical self-love and doing other rad things 👠💪🏻💋❤🏳️‍🌈
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Oliver
Oli is a 26 year old trans man from the US who hopes to assist in the education of trans topics as well as the amplification of trans voices.
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Stella Luna (they/she)
random nonbinary thoughts.
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Stephanie Florczyk
Wordsmith, philosopher, LGBTQ+ advocate. Trans, she/her. Getting 1% better each day. In recovery from substance and alcohol abuse since 9/15/23.
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Soren Hottenstein
Neurologically spicy nonbinary wordsmith & artist. Life is my playground. https://linktr.ee/sorenhottenstein
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Editor
KP_the_writer
🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ2SIA+ Writer✍️[BMediaComm, MA(Writing) Swin.] First Nations, agender (they/them). Top Writer 🏆 LGBTQ, Diversity.
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Robin Knauerhase
Iconoclastic punny geek Christian and aspiring polymath, with incurable wanderlust, who usually hangs out in the future.
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Leoh Blooms
Genderfluid, Queer (she/they/he) Sex Positive Writer, Health & Wellness Mentor, committed to cultural humility & equity. leohblooms.com IG:@leohblooms
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Dan Thomas
Dan Thomas is a queer non binary trans man in the UK. He is a parent, neuroqueer and a writer.
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Christine Morgan
Middle-aged woman | Writing about inequalities and social issues
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Jacob Flanders
cosmos, earth, life, thought, feeling, meaning, arts, words & some other things, besides
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Elizabeth Jude
Born in California, Lives in the Midwest.
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Starr Gonzalez
Writer, mother, maximalist, dog lover, queer, Latina mother of a beautiful transgender daughter and a super cool son who looks just like Gerard Way.
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Alexander Petrovnia
I am a disabled trans man who primarily writes about feminism, queer history, trans issues, science communication, healthy masculinity and public health.
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Johannes T. Evans
Gay trans man writing fantasy fiction, romance, and erotica. Big on LGBTQ and disability themes, plus occasional essays and analysis. He/him.
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M. L. Kerlan
M. L. Kerlan (they/he) is a queer and trans writer, critical librarian, artist, and freelancer. For more about M. and their work, visit novelost.com.
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Gil Bahat (she/her)
A Gil, of all trades. DevOps roles are often called “a one man show”. As it turns out, I’m not a man and never was. Welcome to this one (trans) woman show.
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s.h. williams
Sivvy/Sabel.
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Mila Bea
thirtysomething | autistic | trans | introvert | reads books and watches movies | explores the world on foot and finds adventures in the novel and the familiar
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Amber L.B.
Amber is a queer and trans writer. Follow them on twitter @amber_kadabra
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Sam Holstein
Articles that teach you how to master your mind ☞ free stuff at www.samholstein.com
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Lobsterbird
multiprismatic being, here to liberate.
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Jenny Starr✨
A transgender woman (she/they) learning her way in this beautiful life…queer, curious, thoughtful. I write poetry, LGBTQ and whatever else stirs my spirit...
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aspen kobie
aspen kobie is a genderqueer NJ native who still calls Philly home. They currently live in VT and have been published in Ruby Literary Magazine and VT Digger.