#trans-unit1_thoughts

I have been enjoying the class so far, a lot of it has been almost a review and reiteration of what life-partner has been telling me over the course of his own transitioning and being in the Transgender community. I will say though learning some of the history and terminology has really allowed me to better prepare and open my mind to what I have been doing wrong and how to change and correct those behaviors to be a better ally for my Trans friends and for my partner as well. Also another big takeaway was learning my own privilege of being Cisgender and how to reflect on that privilege, it made me aware of the stuggles the Transgender community goes through on a daily basis that I, being Cisgender don't go through and are not aware of. It has allowed me to be more sympathetic and aware of what I should look out for in order to be a better ally. I also I have enjoyed every bit of this class and cannot wait to continue to learn more and open my own heart, mind and soul in order to make myself a better ally.

This class was added when I changed up my entire schedule. I am so thankful that I did! I love this class, truly. It has taught me so much in such a short space of time. My thinking has been challenged in a good, growth kind of way. It has shown me how much I still have to learn and I am excited to learn as much as I can. I want to become the best ally advocate I can be. I think my favorite thing from class thus far has been “the Gender book.” I bought my own copy so I’m able to refer to it whenever I need/want to. I am honestly envious of those growing up today. Growing up, gender was tied to your sex. There was no exploring anything because I didn’t know there were things to explore. I have always felt like an outlier in life. It makes me wonder if I had this type of knowledge then, what would’ve changed for me.