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Being trans means something different for each and everyone.

Because gender is thought to be on a spectrum, it is conceived as fluid. This means that everybody situates themselves more or less somewhere between masculinity and feminity. 

Because those categories are predominantly dictated by society, people not fitting exactly into one of the predetermined boxes are often marginalized. 

The shift in attitudes in the last couple of decades have increasingly brought to the forefront those who speak up about gender and sexuality. 

A growing number of TV shows, movies and literature touch upon these 'identities' and they contribute greatly to social mores becoming more flexible. 

However, the depictions of trans people/ non-binary people and homosexuality are still largely tainted by gender normative and heteronarmative views in the mainstream.

These portraits can be harmful in their contribution to stereotypes, and the lives of real people going through the process of transitioning often have nothing to do with the romanticized, simplified fiction selected and trimmed to be circulated to the public at large. 

Transvisibility and the reality

Gwyn is 30 and lives in England. He is currently transitioning and prefers masculine pronouns. The reality that he describes is rather different than the one the entertainment industry and some media try to convey. Click here to listen to his take on it.

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Because of the flaws of the care system, some people are forced to take matters into their own hands. This often means trying to figure out what is the best for them without any guidance. While in some circumstances this can result in very risky leaps of faith, there are some ways to stay safe.Gwyn describes his experience having to educate his first GP. His story is unfortunately very common. 

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Through Gwyn's eyes