Breaking the Binary: A Trans Woman's Experience Navigating the World

Every year, yearbook advisers and their students find it harder to cover topics in their schools that are more inclusive to their student population and current social issues. Some out of fear of backlash, others because they don’t know where to start. One of the most recent topics of controversy in schools has been the discussion of trans students, the use of pronouns, and how to better understand and effectively cover them in their yearbooks. In this episode, I had the privilege of learning from a former yearbook editor Avi Manullang, and her personal experience as a Trans woman. My goal when addressing this topic is to educate the masses, better understand trans issues, and teach students how to objectively tell a story in the yearbook. WALSWORTH YEARBOOKS - SPONSOR For more than 85 years, Walsworth Yearbooks has exceeded expectations and provides unmatched expertise. Their 99% customer satisfaction rating proves how much customers value the peace of mind and confidence they offer. Walsworth remains the trusted name in yearbooks because no one knows you like family. For more information, go to: https://www.walsworthyearbooks.com YearbookGoddess: https://www.instagram.com/yearbookgoddess For suicide prevention: If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources. For sexual assault: If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. The hotline, run by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), can put you in contact with your local rape crisis center. You can also access RAINN’s online chat service at https://www.rainn.org/get-help. Confidential chats are available in English and in Spanish. For members of the LGBTQ+ community who are in crisis: Trans Lifeline is a peer phone service run by trans individuals for other trans individuals who are in need of emotional support. The hotline can be reached at 877-565-8860. More resources are available at translifeline.org. The Trevor Project offers a 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline for LGBTQ youth and their loved ones. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678 or send a confidential instant message to a counselor through TrevorChat. More resources are available at thetrevorproject.org. Executive Producer: Monica Loera SHOW CONTRIBUTORS Avi Manullang