Lia Bordon, recently distinguished with the Golden Tiffany, an accolade for the Personality of the Year awarded by the Slovenian LGBT community, spent the initial 42 years of her life as a man. The world came to know Lia Bordon’s narrative two years ago. Her journey began by confiding in her therapist, then moving on […]
Radio Koper – She didn’t choose her transgender identity; she was born with it Read more »
In episode 162 of the podcast, I host two inspiring guests – Lia and Sara Bordon. You met Lia in episode 160 and the bonus episode I posted before this conversation. In the bonus episode, you can hear Lia’s life story. Lia was born a woman in a male body. Even as a child, she
People who feel that they do not identify with the gender assigned to them at birth exist and have existed throughout history and in all cultures. And yet, mainly because of societal expectations and prejudice, most of them remain trapped in the “wrong” body, which causes them suffering, lack of freedom, feelings of powerlessness, and
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Lia Bordon spent 42 years of her life as Janez, got married, started a family, and then on one particular night decided to do what she knew she wanted to do since childhood. She knew she was meant to live as a woman. A difficult period of transition followed, during which she even contemplated suicide.
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The powerful story of Lia Bordon, a 43-year-old transgender woman, has made a special impact this year and inspired hope for a more accepting, solidarity-based future. Transgender Is Not a Disease or a Fad
Dnevnik – Being Transgender Is Not a Disease or a Fad Read more »
Last week’s panel featured a number of fascinating guests who spoke about their personal hardships and everyday challenges, which often serve as a reminder that they belong to a “special” class of people, according to the rest of society. Nina Gaspara was joined last week by Petra Polanič from Legebitra, Lia Bordon, Anton Petrič from
“I’ve always been female, since the day I was born. But I was born with one flaw. By looking at me, everyone assumed I was a boy, I was referred to as a boy and brought up as one,” recounts Lia Bordon, a trans woman who was assigned male at birth and started transitioning two
The story of a mother who lost her son too soon because of the difficulties faced by transgender people in their social transition has recently come to light in Slovenia. We spoke to Lia Bordon, a trans woman, and Matjaž Odlazek, whose daughter is transgender, on why it is so important that transgender issues become
“I am a woman. I’ve known that for as long as I can remember.” With these words, Lia Bordon, who was assigned male at birth, took to Twitter over the summer to share the news that, at 42, she was embarking on a transition journey. She decided to come out publicly as she saw it
Mladina – School’s Attempt at Introducing Transgender Topics to Students Sparks Outrage Read more »
One of the indicators of a civilized and open society is its attitudes towards homosexuality and transsexuality. A transgender individual who has spoken out about her life has been subjected to a barrage of attacks and abuse in the past few days. (ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT) Column by Matjaž Gruden: “Human Beings”
Večer – (ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT) Column by Matjaž Gruden: “Human Beings” Read more »
