Cheers!
Are you in a long-term committed relationship (perhaps a marriage) and recently discovered that one of you is trans? You want to stay in your relationship but would love to know there are others going through the same thing - and managing it. Or, maybe you’ve been working on figuring it out for a while and would love to be able to talk to others in the same situation — share those stories from the trenches. Maybe you don’t even believe there are others in your situation, but would give anything to hear some hopeful experiences and be supported in being able to consciously change with your partner. If any of this resonates with you, join our (online) community and check out our peer-led support groups and coaching.
Hi, we’re Shannon Simone and Magdalena. When Shannon first came out as trans, we were in the unique situation of wanting to stay in our relationship but having no idea how to navigate all the changes. We wished there had been more support available, whether in the form of groups, as there were plenty for trans folks, meetups, or even individual success stories. Anything we did come across seemed to have a negative slant or an eventual sad ending. We fumbled our way through the ups and downs and twists and turns (that sounds a lot more fun than it actually was) to discover that our marriage is actually better and stronger than it’s ever been. We’re happy with where we ended up, but it would have been so much easier with some guidance. So, we wanted to create a space for the couples out there trying to make their way through this, those wanting to stay together and wishing they just had a little more help. A little more hope. We’re here. We’re by no means perfect, but we’re grateful for where we’ve landed. And we want to provide you with the support of our community as you navigate through your own experience.
Our Programs
Relationships are vital to our well-being. In going through something as difficult as transition, our partners can be our greatest allies, as long as we are able to work together and make sure everyone feels heard and understood. If you’re in a long-term, committed relationship where one partner is trans, and you’re determined to not just remain together but to come through this experience closer than before, join us in one of our groups.
“This is very helpful stuff. I wish I had something like this when we were starting to navigate my wife’s transition.”
M. Nonymous