In this episode of T Time, we thought it could be beneficial to take you all on a journey back through the basics of LGBTQIA+ terminology. One of the biggest beauties of the queer community is that we are dynamic and self-adaptive because, after all, human beings aren't necessarily meant to be static! So, we use this episode to re-touch on some general terms, like sex vs. gender, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, etc., while also going over some more specific terms, like deadnaming, passing/stealth, social & physical transitioning, etc. Additionally, we use this space to ensure that we can all develop a basic awareness about some of the terms and phrases in the trans community that have been changing in the recent past. All in all, this episode is meant to serve as a reminder that the terminology we use to define ourselves and describe our experiences in queer culture is unique, and is constantly changing as we adapt, grow, and learn more about ourselves. 

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Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• LGBT Terminology Resource: https://cancer-network.org/resources/lgbt-terminology-resource/?gclid=CjwKCAjwgb6IBhAREiwAgMYKRi-FbNNVGokQM2coGl7ZXGaGzL0pMPY0YAKUecetT6GB0kzmJlXlmhoCq5AQAvD_BwE
• The Transgender Teen by Stephanie Brill & Lisa Kenney: https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Transgender_Teen/hwJuDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0