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My Trip to San Diego

Life Beyond My Body Posted on May 19, 2017 by RayMay 19, 2017
Pulpit with Ray's PowerPoint presentation projected on the wall behind it.

After a long winter, I finally reached spring in San Diego, where there were friends with big plans for me — but could I live up to their expectations?

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Being Transgender and Christian, a Tale of Two Churches

Life Beyond My Body Posted on March 12, 2017 by RayMay 4, 2017

Dear friends, Christian faith, to me, is a matter of life and death. Before I found Christian faith, life was wearisome, and death seemed easier for a man like me, trapped in a female body in a circumstance where I could see no hope or … Continue reading →

Posted in Letters from Ray

Will You Help Me Say Yes to Trans Men and Trans People of Color?

Life Beyond My Body Posted on February 20, 2017 by RayFebruary 20, 2017
Ray autographing a copy of his book

Trans men and trans people of color are asking me to share my story in their city. I am learning why this is so important and I want to say yes, but I need your help. Will you help me do for others what you have done for me?

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Stepping Out and Surprising Myself

Life Beyond My Body Posted on February 9, 2017 by RayFebruary 10, 2017
Book signing and reading poster in window of art gallery and frame shop

I survived my first author event and it was fun! This is turning into the biggest opportunity of my life but I can’t do it without you. Will you help?

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Christmas in America versus Christmas in China

Life Beyond My Body Posted on December 31, 2016 by RayDecember 31, 2016

American Christmas turns out to be very different than Chinese Christmas, so it has been a season full of surprises.

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That Boy Learns English

Life Beyond My Body Posted on December 19, 2016 by RayDecember 19, 2016
English book and school supplies

It is unusual for a non-English major from China to learn English well, but I had some special inspiration from the start.

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Being Safe and Transgender in China

Life Beyond My Body Posted on November 20, 2016 by RayNovember 21, 2016
Candle Burning

During the first couple of years Lura and I corresponded, she said she was concerned about my safety. I couldn’t imagine of what danger lurked for me. Then I learned how conditions were different in China compared to the rest of the world.

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Happy Bachelors’ Day!

Life Beyond My Body Posted on November 11, 2016 by RayNovember 7, 2016
Illustration that says 11/11 and Singles' Day in Mandarin

In China, 11/11 is a holiday celebrating singles. Though it’s been 7 years since my last relationship, I am only now learning to celebrate Bachelor’s Day.

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Meeting Lura

Life Beyond My Body Posted on November 6, 2016 by RayNovember 7, 2016
Window with blue glass vases, a pair of binoculars, and a small potted plant on the sill and evergreen trees in the distance

For almost three years, Lura and I had existed in each other`s lives and held goodwill toward each other, but never met. On October 10th, the hour to meet was upon us. Would we be what we had expected of each other?

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On My Next Journey: Hello America!

Life Beyond My Body Posted on October 18, 2016 by RayOctober 19, 2016
View over airplane wing through the clouds to the land far below.

Life Beyond My Body: A transgender journey to manhood in China was written on two continents. I was in China and Lura was in the U.S. In fact, until last week, our entire friendship has been conducted on two continents with the Internet carrying our letters, voices, and manuscript drafts back and forth.

As great as it has been, we have often talked about meeting in person one day. Then we found out Transgress Press was going to publish Life Beyond My Body and our casual talk became more earnest. Visiting the U.S. would be a great opportunity for me to help promote the book, but one can’t just hop on a plane to America.

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