Transgender Comics Artist Bravely Chronicles Her Transition Process

The complexities of transitioning and gender dysphoria can be hard to put into words. But art can fill in the gaps — and one artist is breaking the silence with her simple comics. 28-years-old Julie Kaye who defines herself as a "Trans lady makin' comics" is already famous from her web comic 'Up And Out', but last year a big change came to her life - she became a transgender woman.
The black-and-white web comics documents her own transition, getting to the core of deeply personal experiences within the trans community.

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Still early on the transition

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Dealing with online trnsphobia

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I'm so done with everything

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Is that how people see me?

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Not a man anymore

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A warm embrace from a friend

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As A woman at the pool

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Defense Mechanisms

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The need of external validation

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Fun at the airport

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My wonderful parents

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Shopping for a dress for the first time

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Small moments throughout the day

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Telling my 5-years-old niece

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Texting my good pal

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This is probably the biggest reason I take so many selfies

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Trying some make up

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Putting on eye liner

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Using women's public restroom

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Your'e starting to look like mom

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Some birthday thoughts after the transition

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