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Oh Shit!
I did it. In the foreground, a band-aid covering the injection site. In the background, a cat with a cone on her head. She is healing a cut on her ear. She is also not camera shy, and believes herself...
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Five Days on Testosterone
So, a while back I gave you a teaser post with this image: This is the epigraph to Conn and Hal Iggulden’s Dangerous Book for Boys. It occurred to me that maybe I had missed some important boy shit...
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Fraternity Raises Funds for Brother's Transgender Surgery
Reblogged from Transforming Love: Fraternity Raises Funds for Brother's Transgender Surgery When I think of groups organized around gender (Boy Scouts, Fraternities, etc.), I sometimes first assume...
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Shout Out to Uncle M!
So, I was talking to my aunt R on the phone this morning. It’s the first conversation we’ve had about me taking testosterone. In fact, besides my trans coming out letter I wrote to her, it’s the...
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3 Weeks on T
Hello Gang! Well, you’ve probably been wondering where I toddled off to: I posted an update about starting testosterone, and then *poof* I disappeared. Well, I got sick (again) which turned into an...
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6 Weeks on T Update
It’s a bit confusing to label my blog posts: I will have my 7th testosterone injection tomorrow, so I have only been “on t” for 6 weeks. Actually, it’s not that confusing. Nevermind. I type this post...
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For My Readers:
So, I wanted to thank you. Yes, you. The one reading this right now. As of today, My Life with Tits is 13 months and 13 days old. This is my 150th post. And through those posts, I have been able to...
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8 Weeks on T: Intramuscular Injection Video
Guess what! Here’s that injection video I have been promising. I get cut off at the end, but don’t worry, I come back in print after the video: Anyway, before my phone alarm went off and interrupted...
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How to become exempt from registering with the Selective Service if you are...
Reblogged from The Evolution of Man: Why should I bother? If you do not register with the Selective Service then you will be ineligible for all federal financial aid (Pell Grants, Work Study, etc.),...
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Uncles
I was sitting in the bathroom today, clipping my toenails. I was wearing just my house shorts–a pair of light grey sweat pants cut off into shorts. As I finished up the trimming I caught a glimpse of...
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4 Months on Testosterone!
Hi friends! Here’s a video! Sorry about all the “ums.” I’m a better writer than a speaker. xoEli
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Retrospect
The grant application is complete! What did I apply for? The Chances Dances’ Critical Fierceness Grant. Which, according to Chance’s website, will afford “a unique opportunity for queer artistic...
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After Seeing Dan Savage Last Night
K and I went to Lincoln Hall last night to see Dan Savage talk about his new book, American Savage. I know lots of queers, and especially trans folks, who have a problem with Dan Savage. Myself, I’m a...
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(Re)Naming
I was supposed to be an orphan. That is, when I was conceived, it was by two foolish kids: one, my mother, a 17 year old high school student and part time fast food restaurant worker. And two, my...
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A Test of Will for You Readers: My Anxiety Story
Be warned: this is a long one, folks, so settle in to a comfortable seated position. Or skip it altogether if it ain’t your thing: I have struggled for years with anxiety disorders. I have four,...
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An Amendment to My Previous Post:
I got a lot of feedback from many of you on my previous post on anxiety meds. I was so glad to hear many of you found solace, or comfort, or company in that post. But of course, I was sad to hear it...
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Legal Name Change in IL: Some Tips
So, last week I* went to the Daley center and filed some papers and paid a whole lot of money** to get a court date to have my name legally changed. In Illinois, there are multiple legal-type forms to...
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And the Winner of the Chances Critical Fierceness Grant is…
Not this guy: “Dear Eli, Thank you for your time, energy, and patience in submitting your project to the Critical Fierceness Grant. The volume and quality of submissions for this round of awards has...
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Testosterone Update
Hello friends! I’ve been just working and enjoying the summer here in Chicago. After a few days of sweltering heat and humidity we’ve gotten a break and today is looking to be a beautiful one in the...
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