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Rachel Brindell

Rachel Brindell

Traversing the Gender Divide

Very soon I will hit three years since I began my transition. While there have been struggles, highs and lows, and disappointments, there…

4 min readApr 30, 2021

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An Injustice!

Striving for Authenticity as a Trans Person

I 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…

4 min readJan 19, 2021

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Prism & Pen

I Came Out as Trans, Then Lost My Wife to Illness

I can see queerly now

6 min readJan 2, 2021

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I Came Out as Trans, Then Lost My Wife to Illness

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Empowered Trans Woman

Metamorphosis

I 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…

2 min readDec 12, 2020

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Empowered Trans Woman

Gender Norms and Why I Do Not Want to Pass

For many transgender people, passing is the ultimate goal. There are many reasons for this. Sometimes it could be safety or just so that a…

4 min readNov 28, 2020

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Empowered Trans Woman

Cisgender For a Day

Wouldn’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…

4 min readOct 24, 2020

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Empowered Trans Woman

Will 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.

3 min readOct 18, 2020

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Will I Ever Have Sex Again?

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Prism & Pen

Gender Dysphoria — A Great Motivator

For some transgender people, it’s too painful to think about our pre-transition personas, however I am forever grateful to that persona.

5 min readSep 5, 2020

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Empowered Trans Woman

There 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…

7 min readJul 16, 2020

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There is No Room for Toxicity in My Life.

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Empowered Trans Woman

Fear In Transition

It’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…

4 min readJul 1, 2020

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Rachel Brindell

Rachel Brindell

Transgender woman who believes in being visible to bring enlightenment and understanding, and perhaps some inspiration can be found. Writer, Guitarist, Singer

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