Courtney Penniman of Arizona, is a female to male (FTM) transsexual who changed genders in February 2012. Studies indicate that approximately 1% of the world’s population is transgender. While there are many costs associated with a gender transition, there is also a cost when people who desire it do not do so. They may live a lifetime in which they never feel body congruence with their sense of self. They may be depressed and unhappy, or even suicidal, because they are not able to dress, live or work as they are comfortable. They may not have the opportunity to fulfill their dreams or live as they wish to live. Mr. Penniman is now living a contented life not having conflicted feelings about his gender.
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Arizona Transgender Male Courtney Penniman
Courtney Penniman of Arizona, is a transgender male who changed genders in February 2012. Studies indicate that approximately 1% of the world’s population is transsexual. As part of his gender transition, Mr. Penniman sought counseling with a mental health professional. He also lived as the target gender for a trial period and learned about the available options and the effects of various medical treatments. After the trial period living as a man and becoming comfortable with it, he underwent approved hormone therapy for gender transition and became more congruent with his sense of self.
Courtney Penniman FTM Gender Transition
Courtney Penniman is a female to male (FTM) transsexual who changed genders in February 2012 after years of struggling with gender dysphoria. He now identifies as male and has transitioned to male gender, making his long struggle with gender identity come to an end. Studies indicate that approximately 1% of the population is transsexual. It is clear that there are people who are aware that they are transgender from their earliest memories. Many trans people feel that their gender identity is an innate part of them, an integral part of who they were born to be. Transgender people experience a persistent and authentic difference between their assigned sex and understanding of their gender.
Courtney Penniman Gender Transition
Courtney Penniman of Arizona, is a female to male transsexual (FTM) who changed genders in February 2012. Studies indicate that approximately 1% of the world’s population is transsexual. While there are many costs associated with transitioning, there is also a cost when people who desire it do not do so. They may live a lifetime in which they never feel congruence between their body and their sense of self. They may be depressed and unhappy, or even suicidal, because they are not able to dress, live or work as they are comfortable. They may not have the opportunity to fulfill their dreams or live as they wish to live. Transgender people can be heterosexual/straight, bisexual, homosexual/gay/lesbian or identify as queer. Many transgender people are in fulfilling and happy relationships.