Deadname

By Julia Shelton

Deadname is a fearless and deeply personal exploration of the transgender experience, weaving together stories of identity, trauma, resilience, and activism. Through the difficult journey of Maya, the book exposes the devastating psychological impacts of deadnaming and misgendering, acts that fracture identity, silence voices, and reinforce systemic transphobia.

But Deadname is not just about harm. It's about healing. It's about voices reclaimed, identities affirmed, and futures imagined. Through therapy, community support, and chosen family, Maya finds strength in vulnerability and solidarity. Her creative expression, poetry, art, design, and writing, becomes both sanctuary and activism, transforming scars into symbols of empowerment.

This book critiques harmful stereotypes and systemic erasure while offering practical insight into the power of storytelling, inclusivity, and collective advocacy. A work of testimony and transformation, Deadname shines a light on the beauty of living authentically and the necessity of standing against injustice.

For readers seeking understanding, empathy, or inspiration, Deadname is both a mirror and a guide, a testament to resilience and the enduring fight for a world where every name is honored.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FPLL764B
• ISBN13: 9798263472177
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"