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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You go, Ellen.

Check out the link to see Ellen’s response to this group that wanted her removed as the new JC Penny spokesperson. I love her quote, “Haters are my motivators.” I also love the fact that recently it seems that LGBT individuals and women’s health has had an upswing of attacks (I partly blame the upcoming election on this, but we all know this is nothing new). What is new, is the growing support from the mass population, allies and people in the communities being attacked. The more vocal we all get, the weaker we are going to make groups and individuals that want to spread hate. Keep strong, keep vocal, and also, don’t forget the power of humor. 

I remember in 1997 when her TV show, Ellen was canceled after she came out as gay due to the fear that the network would lose advertising dollars and viewers. She was brave back then to come out (when others were still staying quiet). I feel she was one of the pioneers in opening up opportunities for LGBT people in film and TV who could be out and not talk about “roommates,” being “single” or having a friend of the other sex as their date at award shows. 

-Ryan

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