The T in LGBT: Everything you need to know about being trans

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But already one of my annoyances - the description here says 'for 14+' as many LGBT books do by default, but the author has already said “it’s a book of everything I wish I’d known when I was twelve” (p21) and it feels clearly aimed to be accessed by 11+ (and younger by artwork but not by language). It's one of those little things about LGBT books that publishers etc do that winds me up. Sadly, most of this coverage comes from people who hold negative, and often incorrect and ill informed, views on the trans community. These articles, presented as thing pieces, often contain very open and obvious transphobia, and help to spread this by not challenging these lies, or featuring trans voices to oppose them. Just this month the BBC has stated that it doesn't feel it needs to include trans voices on programmes such as Newsnight to counter negative views on trans people.

I want to welcome you to The T in LGBT where you can explore and learn about so many topics surrounding gender identity: realising you're trans, starting hormones, considering surgery, and everything in between. Whether you're questioning your own identity and are looking for advice on certain stages of transition, or whether you're wanting to learn about the trans experience to support someone or understand allyship, I hope this book can be your one-stop guide to everything trans related. The more we have out there that show a true representation of trans people and the trans experience, the better Anyone who has watched Jamie’s journey on YouTube will not be disappointed. He has a light touch and warm charm that really shines through in this reading.Jamie's extraordinarily wonderful wife, Shaaba, also pops in now and again to give advice to the allies who may read the book. This is a great detail as sometimes people find it easier to listen to another ally rather than their own trans loved one (Listen to trans voices though, please, it's important). What's The T? isn't just filled with breakdowns of different medical treatments, or guides on how to navigate a world where it feels like most people hate you because of how you were born, it also has stories about trans people who have survived and thrived. This 'Transgender Hall of Fame' is scattered throughout the book, and features names that will be familiar, as well as people you've probably never heard of. It features writers, artists, filmmaker, politicians, and icons. These are the people who've put themselves in the spotlight, in the cross-hairs of transphobes and bigot, yet have succeeded and found happiness. These small stories show those people in the trans community who might be afraid of what the future could hold, or if they could even have a future, that they're just as capable of succeeding, and that anything is possible.

The ‘T’ in question here is of course the T in LGBTQ+. And this important book aims to help readers explore and understand all things transgender.The first book that provides an affirming and relatable account of the trans experience from the largest trans man YouTuber. I genuinely thought that my only way to experience dating and relationships was to delay coming out and transitioning. I was 16 at the time, I identified as a lesbian, and had been in two relationships so far, neither of which had felt right because I didn’t feel right. They also … just … weren’t right. I really wanted to experience those ‘typical teenage moments of dating. Flirting, going on a cringey date, having that ‘do they/don’t they like me’ panic. But I just couldn’t hold off being myself. This is all sounding really sad, but I’m pleased to report that none of my fears were true. I’ve been in a relationship for the past 11 years with someone who loves me and accepts me fully for who I am. It was only in my teens that I found the words to express who I was and what I needed to do. Since then, I've been on testosterone for more than a decade - I know, I can't believe it either - I've also had top and bottom surgery and legally changed my sex, so I know a few things about the transitioning process and being trans! I want to welcome you to The T in LGBT where you can explore and learn about so many topics surrounding gender identity: realising you're trans, starting hormones, considering surgery, and everything in between. Whether you're questioning your own identity and are looking for advice on certain stages of transition, or whether you're wanting to learn about the trans experience to support someone or understand ally ship, I hope this book can be your one-stop guide to everything trans related. I wanted to add something that was a combination of my personal journey mixed with the personal journeys of others.

You are lovable. I don’t think trans people get told this enough. I certainly didn’t hear it – ever – when I first came out, and I think being told that I was lovable would have helped a huge amount. I did, however, realise this was a big concern for my mum. That somehow, coming out could change whether I would live a happy and fulfilled life, including finding a partner. Not because she didn’t think I could or should, but because of society’s opinion and treatment of trans people. So, to all the trans people reading who need to hear it: you are lovable. Being trans doesn’t exclude you from finding love in all of its forms. Juno is a regular contributor to Attitude Magazine, Glamour Magazine and The Guardian and has contributed to news items on BBC Women’s Hour, Front Row, ITV News, Channel 5 News, This Morning and Newsnight concerning sexuality, identity, literature and education. Definitely a concise, engaging and accessible guide to "all things trans", but it's not perfect. Naturally, all trans people have different experiences and will also have different language preferences, so some of the language I found bothering in this book would be perfect for others and the other way around (apart from the actual Wrong bits that is, like some specific wordings especially around non-binary identities, or the incorrect definition of aromanticism and asexuality that was given in the book :/ it's really not that hard to do a good Google, Juno). Written in a very colloquial and mostly lighthearted style, this book seems to aim at a slightly younger audience. This isn't a complaint -many people start questioning their gender in their teens, and a 'Trans 101' book such as this, that doesn't weigh itself down with scientific lingo, is much more accessible than most other options.I would say as a late transitioning trans women ( hitting 60 before I broke and it all flooded out )I’m not really in the target audience. However I still learnt and enjoyed from this book. I remember when coming out and still very unsure of myself. I went to a group and met a trans man. We had so much in common as we were on this road traveling in opposition directions. Talking with him, strengthening my resolve to shine in the world. So I would recommend this book of Jamie’s to both trans guys and trans girls. I would also say it’s well worth reading if your kid has come out to you (the bravest thing your child has ever done and a testament to your parenting skills that they are sharing this deepest secret with you) or you are just someone who wants to try and understand just what trans is all about.