#askamethysta — Public Fediverse posts

As #GenderAffirmingCare remains a hot political topic, I take a look back at the original criminal case that put #science on trial by #religion - and how the result leads to today's hate and discrimination against #transgender people.

https://purpl.pw/scopes

#GenderIdentityToday #trans #lgbtq #mtf #GenderIdentity #GenderIdentitySupport #AskAmethysta #ScienceOfIdentity

In which I repeatedly bat down #transgender hate in an attempt to educate and build bridges. And guess what?? At least one person was saved!

https://genderidentitytoday.com/still-transgender-ask-me-anything

#IdentifyYourself #trans #lgbtq #TransgenderWoman #TransWoman #GenderIdentity #SupportWithAmi #GenderIdentitySupport #AskAmethysta #ScienceOfIdentity

I was featured in a Bold Journey article this week! Scope the very intimate details of my life and #transgender journey here:

https://boldjourney.com/meet-amethysta-herrick/

#BoldJourney #trans #lgbtq #GenderIdentity #SupportWithAmi #GenderIdentitySupport #AskAmethysta #ScienceOfIdentity

Physical structure does not define #gender, contrary to #conservative rhetoric. But physical structure can greatly affect our cognition, behavior, and sense of Self. In this article, I revise my initial analysis of the body's effect on #identity.

https://genderidentitytoday.com/the-effect-of-physical-appearance-on-identity/

#GenderIdentityToday #trans #transgender #lgbtq #mtf #TransgenderWoman #TransWoman #GenderIdentity #SupportWithAmi #GenderIdentitySupport #AskAmethysta #ScienceOfIdentity

What can ancient Welsh #myth teach about being #transgender? Only that each of us deserves to live as the person we choose - very progressive for pre-Christian thought! A #blessing upon #Blodeuwedd - our #FlowerFace maiden!

https://genderidentitytoday.com/from-flower-maiden-to-owl-face/

#GenderIdentityToday #pagan
#trans #lgbtq #mtf #GenderIdentity #SupportWithAmi #GenderIdentitySupport #AskAmethysta #ScienceOfIdentity

Are we able to heal our old wounds alone? Or are we trapped by the way we view relationships? Kyleigh Weathers explains #AttachmentTheory and her #Mormon upbringing in this vulnerable episode.

https://genderidentitytoday.com/the-adult-youre-looking-for-is-you/

#GenderIdentityWeekly #QueerlyAttached

#trans #transgender #lgbtq #mtf #TransgenderWoman #TransWoman #GenderIdentity #SupportWithAmi #GenderIdentitySupport #AskAmethysta #ScienceOfIdentity

As I move into the realm of "just living" after #GenderAffirmingCare improved my life, what tangible results have I experienced? The mother of a transgender daughter asked me if my path was worth the effort in a world that fears me.

https://www.youtube.com/live/9SYN8JghV0w

#IdentifyYourself #trans #transgender #lgbtq #mtf #TransgenderWoman #TransWoman #GenderIdentity #SupportWithAmi #GenderIdentitySupport #AskAmethysta #ScienceOfIdentity

Why does #science appear to ignore the #queer experience? It isn't because scientists fail to recognize #QueerTheory in their studies, but because political preferences calcified into #dogma are dressed up as "science" in Western society.

https://genderidentitytoday.com/science-doesnt-need-queer-theory/

#GenderIdentityToday

#trans #transgender #lgbtq #mtf #TransgenderWoman #TransWoman #GenderIdentity #SupportWithAmi #GenderIdentitySupport #AskAmethysta #ScienceOfIdentity

It struck me tonight: Christina Aguilera's song "Beautiful" - which I've loved for 20 years - has these lyrics:

You are beautiful,
No matter what they say.

Hang on...the implication there is...SOMEBODY CALLED ME UGLY!? What the hell??

#xtina #lgbtq #AskAmethysta