Cisgender Voices was started near the time when “Inside My Husband’s Closet”1 was published. The book focused on my experiences during the first year after Marcie began to cross dress but still considered herself a male. Cisgender Voices was initiated to focus on life after that first year, as her gender identity began to morph.… Continue reading Why I Stay
Category: Coping
Our Own Needs
All of us, and maybe those who are cisgender partners to transgender folk more than others, must pay attention to our own needs. As with putting on our oxygen mask first, before helping someone beside us, we should insure we maintain our own mental and physical health. Our job is not easy. We have a… Continue reading Our Own Needs
Cisgender Healthcare Needs
I thought I’d start my writing this time with a quote from Clay Stafford that well describes my goal for this blog. Clay has had an eclectic career, as an author, filmmaker, actor, composer, educator, public speaker, and staunch supporter of other writers. On his website in December (claystafford.com), he said: “I align my essays… Continue reading Cisgender Healthcare Needs
A Year of Chaos (Why I‘m so tired)
Sometimes chaos doesn’t look that bad up close. But patterns can be recognized from afar. This past year definitely fit a pattern of chaos. The ‘year’ of which I speak started on November 3rd, 2023. On this day I began -to share Marcie with my stepmother and siblings. The process of publishing my book, “Inside… Continue reading A Year of Chaos (Why I‘m so tired)
This Stuff is Hard
Some folks have said they’re surprised I’m not more stressed, not put out by Marcie’s changes. This impression could be because when I talk to others I stress the good things that have happened. I emphasize how I’ve adapted and adjusted because I love her. Marcie rarely says, “thank you”, but she often says, “I’m… Continue reading This Stuff is Hard
Why Was I Scared?
The emotions tied up with finding out someone you love is trans can be complicated. When Marcie (my spouse) came out, my most prominent emotion was being scared. I believe this to be a common response. This might not be the emotion everyone identifies, but it’s a common underlying feeling or at least a secondary… Continue reading Why Was I Scared?
Cheryl B Thompson 