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Gender Spiral

Grief Barbie (w/ Amie Morrison)

Aug 1, 2023
Musician Amie Morrison discusses her experience of transitioning in her 30s, her queer relationship, and exploring gender variance with her late best friend. They also delve into the complexities of gender in Hebrew, misconceptions about drag and trans identities, and the pressure on trans individuals to conform to binary gender norms.
44:30

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  • Amie Morrison embraced her femininity later in life, finding comfort in her body and recontextualizing her existing qualities through a feminine lens.
  • Amie reflects on her evolving relationship with masculinity, from childhood freedom to conflicts during puberty, and how it has changed throughout her transition.

Deep dives

Amy's Unique Perspective on Realizing She Was Trans Femme

Amy, a binary trans woman in her 40s, shares her journey of realizing her gender identity and embracing femininity later in life. She reflects on childhood moments that hinted at her femininity and discusses the struggle of defining femininity for oneself. Ultimately, Amy describes her experience of returning home to a place she never lived, finding comfort in her body and recontextualizing her existing qualities through a feminine lens.

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