My Life as an Erroneous Sonogram
An interview of Marcelle concerning his body image and decision to transition female-to-male.

Marcelle and Loree Cook-Daniels

Femmes, Butches and Lesbian-Feminists Discussing FTMs
Feminists, particularly lesbian feminists, have expressed many concerns about the decisions and "meaning" of FTMs. What happens if we turn those same concerns and questions upon ourselves and our identity? What can each community begin to learn?
Originally published in 1999.

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9/24/04

"Serving Trans Elders: What Service Providers Need (and Don't Need!) to Know"
SAGE Conference Overheads

On June 18, 2004, Transgender Aging Network (TAN) Director Loree Cook-Daniels presented a workshop on "Serving Trans Elders: What Service Providers Need (And Don't Need!) to Know" at the "No Need to Fear?  No Need to Hide?  Aging on Our Own Terms" conference on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender aging in New York City.

The following diagrams were used in this workshop to tease apart the primary features of being transgender that might, depending on the service being provided, be relevant for service providers to know.  At the request of participants, they are being offered here.

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Loree Cook-Daniels

6/25/04

Loree Cook-Daniels

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6/21/2004

Hormones 101

A basic handout detailing types of testosterone available, possible desired effects that may occur with testosterone use, as well as (negative) side effects. General information on how to reduce risks of negative side effects, as well as an overview of common medical tests and management.

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munson

04/05/2004

Transgender/SOFFA: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resource Sheet

A 4 page resource sheet developed for a presentation at the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence's (WCADV) IMAGINE Conference. Areas addressed include the service impacts on transgender/SOFFA clients, a list of trans/SOFFA specific articles available on the web, websites focused on trans+ domestic violence, LGBT anti-violence websites, and lists of tactics used against transgender victims and tactics used by transgender abusers.

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munson and Cook-Daniels

10/20/2003

Male Victims: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resource Sheet

A 2 page handout highlighting some statistics about the prevalance of male victims, including details on gay men, as well as a short listing of websites, books and articles focused on male victims.

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munson and Cook-Daniels

10/20/2003

LGBT Elders: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resource Sheet

Basic information about domestic violence and sexual assault in LGBT elders, including information on a seminal LGBT elder abuse article, a Transgender Elders and SOFFA Primer for Service Providers, web resources on LGBT SA and DV and general LGBT elder sites.

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munson and Cook-Daniels

10/20/2003

Trans / SOFFA Power and Control

A brief one page handout detailing some tactics used against transgender victims and by transgender perpetrators of domestic violence.

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munson and Cook-Daniels

10/20/2003

A Question of Integrity

A 2 page handout designed to help people think through inclusion issues of elders and LGBT victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. While this handout was designed for the WCADV IMAGINE conference, it has many other applications.

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Cook-Daniels

10/20/2003

Two Women

(Essay published in GenderQueer, edited by Joan Nestle, Clare Howell, and Riki Wilchins, and published by Alyson Books, August 2002) This is the author's unedited version of the essay.

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Loree Cook-Daniels

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Transgender Elders and SOFFAs: A Primer for Service Providers and Advocates

This paper is one of very few articles specifically focused on aging trans and SOFFA (significant others, friends, family and allies) issues. The paper covers definitions, the social implications of transition, issues specific to transitioning in later life, the role mental and physical health professionals play in transition, SOFFA issues (focusing specifically on spouses and partners, parents, children, friends, co-workers, neighbors and clerks), health care issues in later life, legal and financial issues in later life, and social concerns. The final section discusses implications for service providers and advocates, including a discussion of the challenges involved in integrating heterosexual (self-identified and/or perceived) trans people and SOFFAs into groups traditionally focused on lesbians and gay men.

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Lesbian, Gay Male, Bisexual and Transgendered Elders: Elder Abuse and Neglect Issues

Still the only article published in the professional literature devoted to LGBT elder abuse issue, this article (which originally appeared in the Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect (The Haworth Maltreatment & Trauma Press, Vol. 9, No. 2, 1997), briefly defines the social, psychological, and legal environments of lesbian and gay elders, and discusses in greater depth the range of abuse specifically targeted at lesbians and gay men, including focus on topics such as internalized homophobia, legal barriers, and fear of authorities. A separate section on transgender elders covers definitions, non-congruent bodies, and transphobia. The paper closes with practical suggestions on how to serve LGBT elders successfully and respectfully.

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Trans-Positioned

This ground-breaking article focuses specifically on the challenges and joys of lesbian-identified partners of transitioning female-to-male individuals. Topics include how transitioning affects the partner's identity, the relationship, and the community.

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Just a Prick: Dealing with Needle-Anxiety

Both of these handouts focus on how FTM+s and SOFFAs can successfully and safely (emotionally and physically) inject testosterone. 'How to Inject" is a step-by-step description of how to safely inject at home. "Dealing with Needle Anxiety" takes a comprehensive look at this pervasive issue. It covers alternatives to injectable testosterone, alternatives to self-injection, an in-depth discussion of how to address the anxiety itself, and a descriptive list of techniques, tools and suggestions.

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Wisconsin/Illinois Resource Guide

This resource directory highlights trans-friendly service providers (therapists, physicians, surgeons), social support services, and alternative care providers in Wisconsin and Illinois.

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SOFFA Questions and Answers

Significant Others, Friends, Family and Allies (SOFFAs) of trans people are an important part of the trans community. This fact sheet outlines their issues and the roles they can play in advancing trans/SOFFA rights.

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How to Inject 

Both of these handouts focus on how FTM+s and SOFFAs can successfully and safely (emotionally and physically) inject testosterone. 'How to Inject" is a step-by-step description of how to safely inject at home. "Dealing with Needle Anxiety" takes a comprehensive look at this pervasive issue. It covers alternatives to injectable testosterone, alternatives to self-injection, an in-depth discussion of how to address the anxiety itself, and a descriptive list of techniques, tools and suggestions.

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Trans Families 
(Parents and Kids Resources)

This is a succinct national list of resources for parents, children, and other family members of trans people and for transgendered persons who are themselves parents.

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Is Your "T" Written in Disappearing Ink? A Checklist for Transgender Inclusion

This checklist -- aimed specifically at "LGBT" aging organizations, service providers, policymakers, and others, but relevant to in non-aging areas as well - is designed as a self-assessment tool. How well are you really serving your transgender constituency?

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SOFFAs Interfacing with Healthcare Professionals

SOFFA-specific health care issues are typically thought to begin and end with accompanying a trans person to the doctor or emergency room. Not true! These two unique articles discuss the myriad implications being the SOFFA of a trans person has for the SOFFA's own physical and mental health care.

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Transgender Elders and Marriage: The Importance of Legal Planning 

This handout is a brief overview of legal issues pertaining to transgender elders and marriage, including what legal steps should be made to protect married couples that include at least one trans person.

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Ageism 
(A Common Ground Column)

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Elder Abuse
(A Common Ground Column)

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The Independence Myth
(A Common Ground Column)

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Playing Pinball
(A Common Ground Column)

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Growing Old Transgendered

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