Trans Central Station!

7) Who do you look up to

Uh. No one. I guess. Just doin’ my own thing. 

6) Who was the first person you told about being trans

I think it was Ryan, but honestly I dont really remember. This was before he came out as being trans, too. So, I was just like, “hey so I’ve been thinking…”

5) Are you active in the trans community or LGBT community

not really. just tumblin’ and shit. 

4) How did your family take it when you came out/ if you are not out why aren’t you

My mom and dad were both pretty hurt when I came out. I live in Maine and they live in CT so its not like they see me everyday and can see that I’m acting differently or hurting in any way.  I sent them a very lengthy letter explaining that I am trans, what it meant, and what I plan on doing (hormones and top surgery)

My extended family was more like, “meh whatevs, we still like ya” and I’m ok with that. 

I came out to everyone in May of 2010, and since then my mom and dad have both accepted that this is the way things are. We still bicker about it occasionally, but its not bad. They both still call me female pronouns and my birth name, but thats not a battle im willing to fight right now. I’m still grateful that they still love me. 

Side note: My dad randomly texted me the other night to tell me me was watching a documentary about Chaz Bono’s “transformation” which I thought was kind of cool he told me that. 

Things are ok. 

(im catching up here)

3) Have you ever been outed

uuummm. I guess so? But, never in a malicious way. Friends have told other friends as a heads up sort of thing. Its always been a positive experience. I’ve never been courting someone who didnt know and a passerby screamed out their car window, HE’S A TRANNY! if thats what you’re asking here. 

2) How did you choose your name, and what names were you thinking about using and why

I chose my name because it was something I’ve always liked. I mean sure, I enjoy Marvel comics and Xmen and would love to have sex with wolverine, but thats not why I chose my name. 

I originally wanted to keep the beginning letter of my legal name, which is a C, and go from there, but i never found any names that I really liked. I thought about Casey or Charles, then decided fuck that I do what I want and picked Logan. 

Choosing a new first name felt amazing, like I got to start over. But, I felt very sad giving up my middle name. I was named after my Granny, who is an amazing woman, she was the first one to accept me when I came out as both gay and trans (two separate occasions) and she was the one who convinced my mother that I’m still her kid and havent changed who I really am. But, I couldnt be trucking around out there with Elizabeth still as my middle name (well really if i wanted to i could have) so, I peeked around for a while to find an adequate substitute and came up with Eliott. I like it. Has a nice ring to it. 

Logan Eliott. BAMF. 

1) When did you realize the term transgender referred to you?

I watched a special called Gender Rebel on logo back in 2006. It was about two genderqueer individuals and one ftm trans person.  It was then it finally clicked that you didn’t have to be M or F. It got my brain gears a-turnin’

1) When did you realize the term transgender referred to you

2) How did you choose your name, and what names were you thinking about using and why

3) Have you ever been outed

4) How did your family take it when you came out/ if you are not out why aren’t you

5) Are you active in the trans community or LGBT community

6) Who was the first person you told about being trans

7) Who do you look up to

8) How do you deal with being read mis-genderd in the beginning of transitioning by people?

9) What is something positive about being trans

10) What are some of your fears in regards to being trans

11) How do you manage dysphoria

12) What are you doing to stay healthy for transitioning mentally and physically

13) Bathrooms

14) What are some of your passing tips or things you do to pass

15) How have you embraced your trans identity

16) What’s your rock anthem and why

17) What’s your binding choice and why

18) How do you feel about the trans laws where you live

19) If your religious how do your views effect being trans if your not religious what about your family religions

20) Do you want to be a parent why or why not

21) Your views on the cis-gendered community

22) Do you feel being trans holds you back from your career choice

23) What stereotypes are put on trans people

24) Who is your favorite LGBT actor/musician/director/artist etc and why

25) Doctor visits

26) Do you feel comfortable answering questions about being trans if say your teacher/friend/stranger asked you

27) What goals do you have

28) What is something you have to do everyday or else you feel like your whole day is off if you don’t do it

29) Write out something positive about yourself using the letters of your name. Ex. Your name is Bob so B-Beautiful O-Outstanding B-Boy

30) Write a haiku about being trans