Rachel BrindellTraversing the Gender DivideVery soon I will hit three years since I began my transition. While there have been struggles, highs and lows, and disappointments, there…Apr 30, 20213Apr 30, 20213
Rachel BrindellinAn Injustice!Striving for Authenticity as a Trans PersonI went for a walk this morning as it was a cold, but rather calm sunny day. After being cooped up for a long-time due to the pandemic I…Jan 19, 20215Jan 19, 20215
Rachel BrindellinPrism & PenI Came Out as Trans, Then Lost My Wife to IllnessI can see queerly nowJan 2, 20215Jan 2, 20215
Rachel BrindellinEmpowered Trans WomanMetamorphosisI experienced a frightening period when my egg cracked and I knew there was no staying inside my shell to protect me from the unknown of…Dec 12, 20201Dec 12, 20201
Rachel BrindellinEmpowered Trans WomanGender Norms and Why I Do Not Want to PassFor many transgender people, passing is the ultimate goal. There are many reasons for this. Sometimes it could be safety or just so that a…Nov 28, 20208Nov 28, 20208
Rachel BrindellinEmpowered Trans WomanCisgender For a DayWouldn’t it be wonderful if for just one day, one nondescript day I could wake up and be a cisgender woman? Let me try to imagine how that…Oct 24, 20207Oct 24, 20207
Rachel BrindellinEmpowered Trans WomanWill I Ever Have Sex Again?A transgender person goes through so many things, but now my biggest wonder is if I will want to have sex again or if I even can.Oct 18, 20207Oct 18, 20207
Rachel BrindellinPrism & PenGender Dysphoria — A Great MotivatorFor some transgender people, it’s too painful to think about our pre-transition personas, however I am forever grateful to that persona.Sep 5, 20204Sep 5, 20204
Rachel BrindellinEmpowered Trans WomanThere is No Room for Toxicity in My Life.Transgender people suffer trans phobic attacks from strangers and family, and it burns deep like the roots of a lava pit far below the…Jul 16, 20204Jul 16, 20204
Rachel BrindellinEmpowered Trans WomanFear In TransitionIt’s the middle of the night and you are alone in bed in your empty house. It’s a dark night, no moonlight and you can hear the wind…Jul 1, 20202Jul 1, 20202