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This photo always cheers me up a bit. It’s a front-page article from 1955 about Christine Jorgensen, one of the first women to have sex-reassignment surgery.

Since the text is a bit small and I couldn’t find a larger copy, here’s what the small blurb says:

A World of a Difference

George W. Jorgensen, Jr., son of a Bronx carpenter, served in the Army for two years and was given honorable discharge in 1946. Now George is no more. After six operations, Jorgensen’s sex has been changed and today she is a striking woman, working as a photographer in Denmark. Parents were informed of the big change in a letter Christine (that’s her new name) sent to them recently.

Same as with amab individuals from my understanding. Without parental consent you will have to be 18. If you live in a state without informed consent you will first have to get a letter from a psychological professional (a gate keeper). Then you will have to make an appointment with either an endocrinologist, a place like planned parenthood, or at some other clinic that is LGBT friendly. Once you have your appointment, there will be the general discussion of your health, like if you smoke, how often you drink, have sex, get tested for STI’s and such. Then blood work, and a month or so later they should begin HRT. (results may vary)

These are things my girlfriend does that make me feel a little better so.

1. When they are feeling strong dysphoria, call them handsome, or talk about how they will have the body they want to in the future. 

2. Let them brag about you to their friends(not in a sexual way). I love talking to my friends about great my girlfriend is. 

3. When they are on their monthly cycle, tell them it doesn’t make them any less of a man. A lot of guys get them, and make sure they know that.

4. When they talk about how they are scared about certain things in the future, make sure they know they can do it and there will be people who believe them.

5. Please don’t get mad if they need time to themselves. 

6. Make sure they know you support them in the decisions they make. 

7. If you draw them, draw them the way they want to look. (i know that may be obvious but it always feels nice so)