Tessika's Transgender Sing-Along Blog

Songs, Stories, and Surviving Out Loud

  • On overcoming Fear – Add another pebble to your jar

    Hello dear readers, I’ve had several people I’ve spoken to lately bring up the topic of getting over the fear of beginning and early transition. So, for those of you who are just starting out, or just considering it? You’ll want to read this one. Getting over fear. Building confidence. That’s a huge thing to… Read more

  • A quick note: AI

    Good morning. I wanted to take a moment and address what I’m sure is the elephant in the room for some of my visitors. AI. I’m well aware of the controversy over AI, and the reasons why that controversy exists. There’s a ton of ways in which I am not a fan. But, it feels… Read more

  • Song post – Unending

    So.. This is where it all started. This was the first song I wrote as therapy that took on a life all it’s own. If you’ve listened to Brave or any of my other music, the tone of this one might surprise you. It’s angry, and bitter. I started writing it in response to the… Read more

  • From stream to river, on emotional growth

    I was describing one of the most foundational parts of my early, and indeed, my entire transition to a group of friends recently. The growth of the depth, strength, and complexity of my emotional experience. I used a rather artistic metaphor, and one of the people I really respect in that group immediately asked “Do… Read more

  • So.. Why am I doing this?

    It’s a fair question. It’s one I’d ask, so I thought I’d share it with you. I began writing these songs as therapy, a way to process emotions in a constructive way. To try to create something beautiful out of anger and pain, but also to hold onto the relief, the wonder, the joy, the… Read more

  • Song Post – Welcome!

    Hi. I’m Tessika. I’m a trans woman, songwriter, activist, and swordfighter, among many other things. This space is where those first three things are going to meet. I’ve spent a long time learning how to be quiet. Careful. Contained. Palatable. The kind of person who could exist without ever really being seen. And that worked..… Read more