Uncomfortable Labels: My Life as a Gay Autistic Trans Woman

Uncomfortable Labels: My Life as a Gay Autistic Trans Woman
ISBN-10
1785925881
ISBN-13
9781785925887
Category
Social Science
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
2019-07-18
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Author
Laura Kate Dale

Description

"So while the assumption when I was born was that I was or would grow up to be a neurotypical heterosexual boy, that whole idea didn't really pan out long term." In this candid, first-of-its-kind memoir, Laura Kate Dale recounts what life is like growing up as a gay trans woman on the autism spectrum. From struggling with sensory processing, managing socially demanding situations and learning social cues and feminine presentation, through to coming out as trans during an autistic meltdown, Laura draws on her personal experiences from life prior to transition and diagnosis, and moving on to the years of self-discovery, to give a unique insight into the nuances of sexuality, gender and autism, and how they intersect. Charting the ups and downs of being autistic and on the LGBT spectrum with searing honesty and humour, this is an empowering, life-affirming read for anyone who's felt they don't fit in.

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