Vivian Valentine, Author at Autostraddle

Vivian Valentine

Vivian Valentine is a rad trans lady who loves to read, write and have silly arguments about the X-Men. She came into girlhood late and has been making up for lost time ever since. She’s happy now and hopes you are, too. You can find her fiction writing at her Patreon!

military

trans military ban

politics + activism

A Trans Service Member Explains Why the Mattis Policy Absolutely Is a Trans Military Ban

The Department of Defense has been claiming this is not actually a ban on transgender service members. But in effect, the Mattis Policy is “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell II: This…

Vivian Valentine —

Mar 18, 2019

military

personal essay

first person

Uncharted Waters: A Trans Woman’s Journey Transitioning in the Navy

“Presenting as male every day hurts. When the ship is in port, it’s not as bad; I grow to hate coming in to work, but once the day ends I…

Vivian Valentine —

Jul 9, 2018

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A Trans Service Member Explains Why the Mattis Policy Absolutely Is a Trans Military Ban

Uncharted Waters: A Trans Woman’s Journey Transitioning in the Navy