Author: Natasha Raey

Watch Natasha Raey talk to Andrew Trepanier about their story as a transmasculine male. *Trepanier uses the pronouns “they/them.” In this episode of “Self Made: A Journey of Transition,” Natasha Raey Talks to Andrew Trepanier about their experience as a transgender individual in conversion therapy. They have been on testosterone transitioning from female to male for six years. Trepanier underwent social, prayer, electroshock therapy and counselling. Trepanier underwent conversion therapy for six months at Langley Hospital at age 18. The conversion therapy was unsuccessful and left them with lasting trauma, “since the ‘therapy’ I know I haven’t been the...

Watch Natasha Raey talk to Surrey604’s Blake, a transmasculine male. In a series of episodes, Blake talks about work, faith, male privilege and about many of the uphill battles transgender people still face today. In this episode, Blake discusses transition related surgeries and his experience with the medical system. RELATED: Watch Self Made: A Journey of Transition – Episode 1 and Episode 2. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of EPAMA who has been at the forefront of GLBT representation in Surrey since...

Watch Natasha Raey talk to Surrey604’s Blake, a transmasculine male. In a series of episodes, Blake talks about work, faith, male privilege and about many of the uphill battles transgender people still face today. In this episode, Blake discusses social changes and how social media has affected his transition. RELATED: Watch Self Made: A Journey of Transition – Episode 1 This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of EPAMA who has been at the forefront of GLBT representation in Surrey since...