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Some details about me

I recently updated the about me in my Facebook profile and I think it is worthwhile sharing it here. So, if you have any interest of knowing more about me…here’s your chance to gain some insight to who I am…enjoy Work life - I’ve had an engineering mindset since almost day one. That…

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Some details about me
Some details about me
LGBTQ

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Key Dates and transition timeline

When you live a life such as mine, there are many dates that start to pile up. First time did this, did that, etc. So many, that over time, you actually start to forget about them. …

Transgender

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Transgender

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Aug 31

Biological Men in Women’s Sport

A common trope that opponents use to mislead you — It irritates me every time I see this mentioned — biological men; when used in reference to a transgender woman. It actually tells me a lot about the person who is saying it. It’s blatantly obvious to me, that they have no idea what they are talking about and are…

Transgender

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Biological Men in Women’s Sport
Biological Men in Women’s Sport
Transgender

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Jul 17

What, if any, is the biological difference between a trans woman and a cis woman?

This question was asked on Quora and I answered it. You can use the link below to see the original question and others responses. I think the answer I provided is worth sharing here as well. What, if any, is the biological difference between a trans woman and a cis woman? Answer (1 of 32): Question Answered: What, if any, is the biological difference between a trans(gender) woman and a…www.quora.com

Transgender

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What, if any, is the biological difference between a trans woman and a cis woman?
What, if any, is the biological difference between a trans woman and a cis woman?
Transgender

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Apr 22

Heading for a 4th

Updates to my recent medical follow ups and the continuation of my Pelvis saga… — Last visit with the Orthopedic Team Back on March 28th, I had my follow up for my plate removal surgery. During the visit, they took a final x-ray/image of my pelvis.

Transgender

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Heading for a 4th
Heading for a 4th
Transgender

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Apr 17

The “B” side

Things that I still struggle with — TW (trigger warning) — this story is about things that get me depressed, which may hit close to home for you as well. If you are sensitive to such things, it may not be the best story to read. Years ago, a hit song from a band may have been…

Transgender

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The “B” side
The “B” side
Transgender

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Mar 22

A transgender woman’s first experience with period panties

I was looking for a better solution than using pads ever day…so I contacted a company who makes period panties to see if they could help. If you are not familiar with why I would need them, then you may want to read this story first: Do Transgender Women Need Feminine Products? Damn Right They Do!medium.com The solution I was…

Period Panties

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A transgender woman’s first experience with period panties
A transgender woman’s first experience with period panties
Period Panties

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Mar 19

A response to Pope Francis

And why I am so disappointed in you… — Pope Francis was interviewed recently and expressed his views stating that “Gender ideology is ‘one of the most dangerous ideological colonizations’ today”. I personally feel that his statements are so out of touch with reality. …

Pope Francis

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A response to Pope Francis
A response to Pope Francis
Pope Francis

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Feb 14

Next phase, new experiences

What’s happening with my pelvis now that the plate has been removed. — As time goes on, it amazes me all of the different experiences I am going through with this recovery situation. Honestly, it feels like recovery keeps on getting reset and we start over again. I am in another one of those phases where things got reset and it will be…

Transgender

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Next phase, new experiences
Next phase, new experiences
Transgender

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·Feb 8

Phones And Music — A Transition Nightmare

Linked with changes Google has made over time — Let’s face it; Phones are an integral part of life. Ever since the introduction of the cell phone, and then later the Smart Phone, they are embedded in every aspect of our lives. Like any other privileged red-blooded American at the time, my first cell phone purchase was what was…

Transgender

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Phones and Music — a transition nightmare
Phones and Music — a transition nightmare
Transgender

9 min read

Christine Penn

Christine Penn

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Trans woman, parent, cyclist, software engineer, author, chef, and many other things.

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