TRANScend GENDER

Edited to add: “Transvestite Wives” will also be shown again on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 6:00 PM, if you missed it the first time around.
Last night, I caught the premiere of BBC America’s “Transvestite Wives” episode in their BBC America Reveals series. From their website:
Transvestite Wives looks at three transvestite relationships, as seen [...]

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I’ve known that my spouse is transsexual for ten years.
I kept this fact a secret at her request and told no one for the first five years of our relationship.
I’ve supported her in her transition for the past five years and still do 100%.
I’ve remained loyal, defended and explained her transition to friends, family, strangers, [...]

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A positive news article covering both a success story and the legal implications (but why is it in ‘Fashion and Style’?)
Through Sickness, Health and Sex Change

“We’re one of the few of our friends who are still in our original marriage,” Denise Brunner said.
But it is not exactly the same union, as evidenced by their [...]

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I thought I would link Kinsey’s blog concerning an issue her husband has with her friendship towards trans women. It just goes to show you how complicated gender issues (or transgender issues in this case) can make our lives.
Reading about a husband’s honesty and willingness to communicate what he might not understand [...]

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