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Trans folks did not ‘used to be’ any gender other than the one they identify as. Period, the end. When you refer to them–past or present tense–use the correct pronouns and only the correct pronouns. ‘When so-and-so used to be [name or gender]’ is never correct. It’s not just inappropriate, it’s wrong. Also, a person will tell you their name. That’s all you need to know. Don’t ask what their ‘real name’ is or their ‘old name’–it’s irrelevant. One of my cisgender friends is named Brandon. It’s not his given name but very few people know that and no one ever asks him about it. That’s called cis privilege. If you have trans friends (and I hope you do!), and someone asks you their legal/given/former name, only disclose that information if you are sure your friend wants you to. It’s their life.
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So You’re Cisgender – What does this mean for your life?
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Read the full article. It’s an important piece to read especially for cis-gendered folks who want to support and work in solidarity with our rad trans-friends.
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