I'm From Driftwood
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Camp Coyote - July 5th-8th - a summer camp for transgender, genderqueer and gender-questioning youth in Nova Scotia (this camp is open to youth in the Atlantic provinces)
This camp is open to transgender, genderqueer and gender-questioning youth. It is a chance to get together in a safe, support environment for four days with other transgender and genderqueer youth, learn about resources, share experiences, and enjoy the outdoors. Activities include swimming, campfires, crafts, music, a scavenger hunt, and more!Registration is open now!
*stares* This… is a thing? In my home province? This exists? Excuse me while I go cry tears of joy in the bathroom.
(via genderfork)
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Why is This Trans Kid in Afghanistan Jubilant? 
Enamullah, the youngest person in Afghanistan to have a gender reassignment surgery, and his father.Sixteen-year-old Enamullah has become the youngest person in Afghanistan to have a gender reassignment surgery. According to the Lahore Times, Enamullah was assigned female at birth, lived in the Paloso naw village of Kunar province, and began to talk to his parents about being a boy about two years ago.
“I understood that I have not seen any marks that I am a girl, so I shared it with my uncle’s wife, and she told to my parents,” Enamullah told Lahore Times reporter Hamayoun Mahzon. After getting referred from a local physician to Dr. Haider, the chief of Kunar Provincial Hospital, Mahzon writes that Haider told Enamullah “that you are 70% boy, and we will have a small operation, and you will become ok.”
The 16-year-old trans boy told reporters he’s incredibly happy after the operation, as are his parents, in large part because he is the only boy in the family. He has 10 sisters. Even Enamullah’s former fiance helped him celebrate his transition, though he’s now planning to marry someone else.
Holy shit that’s amazing.
(via qbits)
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Where are YOU from?
Our mission at I’m From Driftwood is to help LGBTQ people learn more about their community, straight and cisgender people learn more about their neighbors, and everyone learn more about themselves through the power of storytelling and story sharing.
The most personal and meaningful stories are shared when the storyteller is in a trust-worthy, welcoming, judgment-free environment. At IFD, we strive to create that environment on every level, whether you’re a long-time supporter at one of our events or a first-time visitor to the site. Be yourself, be comfortable and let’s get to know each other.
We are ALWAYS accepting stories, videos, pictures, and quotes. These can include:
- childhood stories
- coming of age & coming out
- first crush
- love, relationships & encounters
- family matters
- whatever else you feel like sharing!
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