Why are AMAB trans people denied the closet?

Julia Serano
16 min readFeb 28, 2022
a still from one of the saddest and most relatable film scenes that I have ever seen

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Imagine the following scenario: You’re talking with a cisgender gay acquaintance, and they start opening up about their past. They share an anecdote that begins, “Well, back when I…

Julia Serano

writes about gender, sexuality, social justice, & science. author of Whipping Girl, Excluded, 99 Erics, & her latest: SEXED UP! more at juliaserano.com