True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism--For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping ProfessionalsCombines authoritative information and humanitarian insight into the transsexual experience Filled with wisdom and understanding, this groundbreaking book paints a vivid portrait of conflicts transsexuals face on a daily basis--and the courage they must summon as they struggle to reveal their true being to themselves and others. True Selves offers valuable guidance for those who are struggling to understand these people and their situations. Using real life stories, actual letters, and other compelling examples, the authors give a clear understanding of what it means to be transsexual. They also give other useful advice, including how to deal compassionately with these commonly misunderstood individuals--by keeping an open heart, communicating fears, pain and support, respecting choices. |
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... phalloplasty , a penis . is created from skin transferred from some area of the body , usually the abdomen , groin , thigh , or fore- arm . This tissue transfer , called a flap , requires from two to eight stages of surgery and leaves ...
... phalloplasty , a penis . is created from skin transferred from some area of the body , usually the abdomen , groin , thigh , or fore- arm . This tissue transfer , called a flap , requires from two to eight stages of surgery and leaves ...
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... phalloplasty , hysterectomy , vaginectomy , and mastectomy . In general , costs are higher in major medical centers in the larger cities in the United States . In many European countries , parts of Asia , and Canada , the cost of SRS is ...
... phalloplasty , hysterectomy , vaginectomy , and mastectomy . In general , costs are higher in major medical centers in the larger cities in the United States . In many European countries , parts of Asia , and Canada , the cost of SRS is ...
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... Phalloplasty , 207 , 208 239 Ovaries , 206 Overcompensation , 79-80 Р Pirates , female , 27 Play , childhood , 38-41 Political action groups , 144-145 Pomeroy , W. , 9 , 28 Popeye , 35-36 Pacific Center for Human Growth , 242 Prejudice ...
... Phalloplasty , 207 , 208 239 Ovaries , 206 Overcompensation , 79-80 Р Pirates , female , 27 Play , childhood , 38-41 Political action groups , 144-145 Pomeroy , W. , 9 , 28 Popeye , 35-36 Pacific Center for Human Growth , 242 Prejudice ...
Contents
A Question of Gender | 1 |
The Childhood Years | 30 |
The Teen Years | 49 |
Copyright | |
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