GENDER THE TERMS

1Non-binary: Used to describe those whose gender does not fit into the gender binary. Sometimes used as an overarching term for genders that don’t fit into the gender binary, such as genderqueer, bigender and gender-fluid.

2 Cisgender or cis: People who feel they belong to the same gender as identified at birth.

3 Gender dysphoria:

A medical term for the feeling that you belong to a gender different from the one you have been assigned at birth.

4 Transgender: unexpected, and they need time to adjust.

An overarching term used to describe anyone whose gender is not the same as the gender they were assigned at birth.

Write a letter - If telling friends or family face to face is too daunting, why not write an e-mail, text or letter? It may help you convey your feelings in a more coherent way, particularly if you are nervous or worried about a negative response.

Build a support network –Speak to others about how they came out and what the reactions were. If you need support when coming out, ask a trusted friend to be with you when telling others.

5 Genderqueer: People that feel as if none of the categories on the gender spectrum fit them and that they are something else.