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Abigail B. Thomas Oral History

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Abigail Thomas, who identifies as non-binary trans-feminine, reflects upon their experiences of growing up as a disabled child in New York City. Xie explores the circumstances that shaped their journey to transition, including sexual abuse. Now playing "catch up,” and finding a source of confidence and pride in their non-binary trans-feminine disabled identity, Abigail discusses the road to transition, disability pride and how to enjoy little successes such as figuring out how to apply makeup and laying in the sauna of the women’s locker-room of LA Fitness. (Summary by Sydnee Novack)

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Identifier
bk128b10k
Collection
Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
Institution
NYC Trans Oral History Project
Creator(s)
Ortiz, Natalia
Thomas, Abigail B.
Publisher
New York Public Library
Date Created
Apr. 29, 2017
Dates Covered
1970 to 2017
Genre
Oral Histories
Subject(s)
Abigail B. Thomas
Janet Mock
Places
New York
Florida > Miami-Dade County > Miami
New York > New York County > Mount Sinai Medical Center
Topic(s)
Bullying
Gender diversity
LGBTI community
Mental health
Passing (Gender)
People with disabilities
Racism
Sexual assault
Sexual child abuse
Sexual orientation
Special education
Transgender children
Transgender identity
Transgender people
Transgender rights
Transitioning (Gender)
Resource Type
Audio
Digital Format
duration: 59 minutes 6 seconds
Language
English
Rights
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