shawndeez

In this talk, I share my personal experience with embracing my trans identity, outlining a journey through consciousness. Sorting through notions of fear, shame, and guilt, I share how reaching trans joy radically transformed my entire mindset, and sense of self. I offer my story as a token of hope for what is possible, as well as lessons and guidance on how to lovingly receive trans coworkers, friends, and loved ones as they experience gender transition.

In this presentation, I share important insight into nonbinary/trans PoC life - the specific concerns of racialized gender transition - and how mental health professionals can best equip themselves to assist their clients. I center reflection, honesty, and gender/racial literacy to ensure that therapists in training know how to better serve their clients.

Offered insight from a trans/transmasculine perspective on reproductive justice and activism. How to include and integrate trans experiences in reproductive care and consciousness.