My exposure to the concept of transgender in graduate school probably consisted of a paragraph in my human sexuality book.  In 2001, the topic was not really discussed in the news as frequently as it is today.  Although my college experience was not super helpful on the subject, I have had the privilege to learn from a handful of courageous teens that remain very close to my heart.  Witnessing their struggles has compelled me to write a blog to give them a voice in an environment where they feel they have none.