Courtney Penniman is a transgender male living in Arizona. He has identified as a male since February 2012. He changed gender identity from female to male after struggling with gender dysphoria since childhood. With the support of friends, family and coworkers he now lives freely as a trans male.
Tag Archives: struggling with gender dysphoria
Courtney Penniman Female-To-Male Gender Transition
Courtney Penniman transitioned from female to male (FTM) in February 2012 after years of struggling with gender dysphoria. He now identifies completely as male, comfortable that his long struggle with gender identity is over. It is estimated that approximately 1% of the population is transsexual. It is clear that there are people who are aware that they are transgender from their earliest memories. Many trans people feel that their gender identity is an innate part of them, an integral part of who they were born to be, and Courtney is no exception.