This Valentine’s Day I wanted to revisit an old post which fills me with joy every time I feel a bit down. When I invited members of the twittersphere to share their trans love stories and I was overwhelmed by the response. Here are just a handful of real-life examples of happy couples in love, where one of them just happens to be trans… If you have a story you’d like to share we’d love to hear it! Just post it in the comments or tag us on Twitter where you’ll find us @gendergp.
Being trans does not stop us from finding love. It may throw in an additional layer of complexity but that should not prevent people from taking a risk – after all, who can say that their own love story is 100% risk free?
Love can be painful and it can be cruel but it can also be wonderful, giving us hope and showing us that we can be accepted and appreciated for who we are.
A huge thank you to all those who were generous enough to share their stories – they offer irrefutable proof that trans love is not only possible but it is just as real and valid as any other love.
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Hey this one made me cry <3 I have seen precious few trans love stories and they are so meaningful. (To clarify I know trans people find love but the narrative that is pushed 99% of the time is about cis people so this collection is so valuable)
I have been married to my wife for 53 years.
We met at one of the first disco in Glasgow called the MARYLAND.
At 2 months her mum said I could stay in the spare bedroom, took off my jeans and had my tights and pantie girdle, she seen them during the night when she came in, from then she became the boss.
My girlfriend was the most beautiful person ive eer met. I’m trans and she knew it. Once her parents figired we were dating they wanted us apart bc they thought we were gay. Coming out as trans is also not going to help because they are homophobic, as well as transphobic. I don’t date now. I feel like this is going to happen everytime. Besides, Im still in love with my ex even though we don’t have contacts for 3 years now