GID and Desire

Here's my latest video piece. I've always felt uncomfortable with the "transgender" identity being attributed to a persons desire to change (specifically as it is defined in terms of Gender Identity Disorder). Pretty much everyone wants to change something about themselves, and experiences feelings of inadequacy or self-hate. However, as a trans person, I feel these moments become my identity. In this video I tried to bring to light some of these issues surrounding GID that frustrate me. . . it's sort of hard to explain. . . just watch the video : )

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[kylecoriza]

I wish that the system was different, too.

[psbohemian]

i heard this past week that the DSV-V may not contain GID - this is awesome news and i wanted to share :)

[Segnet37451172]

Hey, you look like a man to me! hold your head up and be the man that you know you already are.

[dumassodin]

I dnt wanna seem mean here,but for physical side of it, u cud work out more.Just cuz ure on T,muscle wont miraculously appear on you.As for the rest.hang in there.xo

[ellenfar]

beautifully expressed, so simple but so true.

[peaceandparty]

this is one of the best videos i have seen in a long time bringing up the gender struggle

i would and will never call anyone as having a disorder of gender identity!

[LauraV731]

This is incredible and brave and honest and TRUE. I wish the system were different, too, Simon. I'm honored that you shared this with all of us.

[TransCultureTV]

Simon, this is great. Nice to meet you -- Carson

[brotherdarek]

nice.

[AodhanChance]

dont know how i came across this video. But very powerful. very well done. are you a film student? great job.