Archive - Sonja’s Substack

What Stops Late Bloomers from Knowing

This is a companion piece to When do People Realize They’re Trans. If you’re not a late bloomer, the other post may be more relevant for you.

May 25 •

When do People Realize They're Trans?

Spoiler: any time! But why?

May 25 •

Can Cis People have Gender Dysphoria?

And if so, how?

May 11 •

Being OK is Not Enough

It's your one, precious life. Don't settle.

May 4 •

April 2025

Talking About Your Past Self

Language is hard, even at the best of times.

Apr 8 •

March 2025

What's a Gender Identity For?

Today’s understanding of gender in human beings is that we all have both a gender identity and a gender expression.

Mar 27 •

The Radical Honesty of Transitioning

So the Republicans have picked trans people as their scapegoat minority du jour, and have lately decided that a good strategy is to brand us as liars.

Mar 14 •

Why Don't I Feel Like a Girl?

Note: this is written from a transfemme perspective for clarity, but the logic should apply to anybody.

Mar 7 •

What Does it Feel Like to be a Girl?

Not like you might think...

Mar 7 •

February 2025

January 2025

How to Resist Without Going Crazy

And help allies resist, too

Jan 22 •

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