Chastity Bono transitioning from female to male

[GodlessBiker]

CNN) — Chastity Bono, gay-rights activist and child of performer Cher and the late entertainer and politician Sonny Bono, is in the early stages of transitioning from a female to a male and will be known as Chaz, his spokesman said Thursday.

“Chaz, after many years of consideration, has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity,” Howard Bragman said in a written statement.

“He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by his loved ones. It is Chaz’s hope that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue, just as his ‘coming out’ did nearly 20 years ago.”

Someone’s decision to transition does not necessarily mean they are undergoing gender reassignment surgery, and in many cases they do not, said Mara Keisling, executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based National Center for Transgender Equality.

“The whole media fixation on surgery is kind of misplaced,” she said. “Almost no transgender people ever have surgery. We don’t have any idea how many do.”

CNN: http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/11/chastity-bono-transitioning-from-female-to-male/

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Good luck, Chaz!!!

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. Interesting.

[foxfeet]

2. Well, I hope Cher doesn't have a stroke.

After all, she didn't do well when Chastity came out.

[Rhythm]

3. Good for Chaz... wishing him all the best in life