Trans-Fem* is a Portland-area group for anyone who identifies along the trans-feminine spectrum, including transgender women, trans femmes, non-binary people, and anyone else who identifies as trans-feminine.

There are no requirements for transition status or gender presentation to attend, and anyone who is questioning their gender is welcomed as well.

We currently hold support group meetings every week of the year! Meetings are in-person on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Q Center, as well as online every week that we do not meet in-person. We are also organizing social events, to help make new friends and build community.

Meetings do not require any registration, so you can just show up! For any questions about our group, you can email us at facilitators@portlandtransfem.org, or join our Discord server below.

Join our Discord server! This server is meant to be a place for members of the trans-feminine community to make new friends, chat, and support each other. If you live outside the Portland area, you are welcome as well.

1. Wednesday, October 16th | Support Group at Q Center
   Portland, OR @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific
2. Tuesday, October 22nd | Support Group on Zoom
   Zoom Link @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific
3. Tuesday, October 29th | Support Group on Zoom
   Zoom Link @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific
4. Wednesday, November 6th | Support Group at Q Center
   Portland, OR @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific
5. Tuesday, November 12th | Support Group on Zoom
   Zoom Link @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific
6. Wednesday, November 20th | Support Group at Q Center
   Portland, OR @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific

We will not be having a potluck in August or September.

Our one broad group agreement is to be kind. Some examples of what being kind might look like in a peer support group space include:

• Pausing between people speakingThis helps people process and makes certain one person is done talking before another person begins. Don't be afraid of silence.
• Practicing active listening and being presentWhen someone is done sharing, try to take time to reflect internally on what was said, why that person might have shared it, and whether you understand what they have said.
• Taking care of your needsMake accommodations and advocate for yourself if a discussion is upsetting to you. (i.e. take a break from the group space to do some grounding and check in with yourself)

By thinking about and implementing these ideas, you can help yourself get support and help others get effective support as well.

Please mute yourself unless talking (you can use spacebar/alt+a on a computer to unmute) to avoid background noise. A group facilitator might mute you if they hear background noise, but feel free to unmute when you are ready to talk. Using the Gallery view allows you to see everyone at once.

Trans-Fem* is facilitated by members of the trans community in Portland. Email us at facilitators@portlandtransfem.org with any questions.