Ryan Scout_FTM

Ryan Sallans, activist and author, transitioned from female to male in 2005 and has recounted his life experiences in his newly released memoir, Second Son: Transitioning Toward My Destiny, Love and Life.

Since he began he has been committed to education surrounding medical, legal and social issues related to the transgender community. This blog serves as a guide and resource for individuals seeking guidance in the transgender community or for friends, family, lovers and partners who are eager to learn more about how a transition may impact the individual's life and those around them.


He has maintained a transition website since 2005 with the goal of helping others through his story and experiences. People can visit his site at: http://www.ryansallans.com
http://www.secondsonmemoir.com
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Life isn’t meant to be easy. It is full of challenges that sometimes make us feel like they are impossible to overcome, but when we do, it makes us stronger and more affirmed in who we are. I drew the above picture when I felt like I was on my last rung in life, I was twenty-two at the time. Over the past 32 years I have overcome two suicide attempts and a lifetime of suicidal thoughts. I keep going now because life is meant to be lived. For those of you struggling, reach out to someone close to you. For those of you that feel like you have no one, sometimes when we are at our lowest we isolate from all support. Take a chance, reach out, and keep going. We all have something to offer in this life, even when we feel like no one will ever notice or love us back. If we can find the love for ourselves, then other relationships will follow. http://www.ryansallans.com

Life isn’t meant to be easy. It is full of challenges that sometimes make us feel like they are impossible to overcome, but when we do, it makes us stronger and more affirmed in who we are. I drew the above picture when I felt like I was on my last rung in life, I was twenty-two at the time. Over the past 32 years I have overcome two suicide attempts and a lifetime of suicidal thoughts. I keep going now because life is meant to be lived. For those of you struggling, reach out to someone close to you. For those of you that feel like you have no one, sometimes when we are at our lowest we isolate from all support. Take a chance, reach out, and keep going. We all have something to offer in this life, even when we feel like no one will ever notice or love us back. If we can find the love for ourselves, then other relationships will follow.

http://www.ryansallans.com

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