Transwoman and their bodies - What I've learned since transitioning

July 31, 2017

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Debbie Louise Cannon

Ask any woman about their body and a lot of them will tell you things that they hate rather than things that they love about their body.

There's so much body shaming and misogyny in the mainstream media levied towards women, that for many CIS women the thought of shopping, going out in public or even wearing something that is slightly revealing can be daunting. Nevermind doing it as a trans woman.

I went shopping today for some new work clothes, and a bra-fitting (first in 2 years) and whilst all of the shop assistants were lovely and helpful the anxiety of going clothes shopping on your own as a trans-woman is very real.

I want to use today to talk about your bodies, so here are the most valuable lessons I've learned since I transitioned.

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If you ask everyone the question what they want in life I bet you 99 out of 100 will answer you with the same reply, "I want to be happy".

I'm hoping that these 5 pointers will help support you in finding your own happiness. 

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I want to share with you the most important lessons I've learned over the last 5 years, in the hope that they'll help inspire you on your journey.

Perspectives Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Have you ever noticed people will do everything that they can to avoid change? I mean, they're so focused on it that they complain about the smallest changes.

The next few steps will hopefully empower you to embrace the changes you need to make, in order to be truly happy in your journey.

Perspectives Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This week I was contacted by a suicidal transwoman who asked me what I would say to a trans-woman who felt like she didn't have a future and who wanted to take her own life.

This session works through the advice I gave her to help her get through her struggle.

Perspectives Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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I'm passionate about authentic living and coaching others to through change - so this week's blog is going to look specifically at that. Change has to be about the long haul - period.

Anyone can make a change and then give up - but any significant or worthwhile change is going to take time. Whilst this is from a transgender woman's perspective, the narrative can be taken and applied by anyone who needs to make any significant change - to another way of living or being.

Perspectives Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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I'm passionate about authentic living and coaching others to live their truth - so this week's blog is going to look specifically at that.  Living your truth or being congruent.  Whilst this is from a transgender woman's perspective, the narrative can be taken and applied by anyone who is not living as they wish to and wants to make a change - to another way of living or being.

Perspectives Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This is one of the biggest and scariest decisions you will ever make.

I'm sharing with you how I made the decision myself as well as some tips on how to help yourself in making the decision.

Perspectives Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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All people at some time or other have struggled through change. Having gone through one of the biggest changes you can go through I share 4 simple strategies to help you through change.

Perspectives Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Having transitioned for 5 years now, I wanted to share 10 things that I think every trans woman should know as they start, and progress in their transition.

Whilst this is really specific to trans-women I think that most women will see things they can take from this list.

Perspectives Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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