Introduction 1

Part1: Getting Familiar with Gender Transition 5

Chapter 1: Exploring Gender Transition Elements and Common Questions 7

Chapter 2: Looking More Closely at Gender Transition 25

Chapter 3: Planning for and Adapting with Gender Transition 37


Part2: Managing Social Transition 57

Chapter 4: Changing Your Style and Appearance 59

Chapter 5: Changing Legal Documents 71

Chapter 6: Planning for the Future 83


Part3: Navigating Medical Transition 93

Chapter 7: Considering Primary Healthcare 95

Chapter 8: Opting for Hormone Therapy 115

Chapter 9: Deciding to Undergo Surgery 135

Chapter 10: Changing Your Tune with Voice and Speech Therapy 155

Chapter 11: Planning a Family 165


Part4: Finding Support for Your Journey 175

Chapter 12: Reaching Out for Transition Support 177

Chapter 13: Obtaining Mental Health Support 185


Part5: The Part of Tens 195

Chapter 14: Ten (or So) Famous Transgender and Non-Binary People 197

Chapter 15: Ten Essential Topics to Discuss with Your Healthcare Provider 201

Chapter 16: Ten (or So) Trans-Friendly Organizations 209

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Support Transgender and Non-Binary People 215

Index 223