The Open Table

17 Apr 2025

Episode 10- Season 2 with Triana Butler

Health, Personal Journals, Sexuality, Trans Stories

This week, we’re joined by Triana Butler — trans radio presenter and host of The Sound of Now. In this powerful episode, Triana opens up about growing up in a Pentecostal church and ultimately being shunned, her journey with gender identity, and her “inviting in” moment — a term she prefers over “coming out.” A self-described witch who sees auras, Triana shares both her personal story and broader insights into the gender transition process, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and gender euphoria. She also speaks about her upcoming gender-affirming surgery and invites support via her GoFundMe.

Triana Butler has shared her story with courage, honesty, and heart — now it’s our turn to show up for her. She’s currently fundraising for gender-affirming surgery, a vital step in her transition. If her story moved you, please consider donating or sharing her GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/trianas-surgery-fund

Every contribution — big or small — helps make this next chapter possible.

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Coming Out, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

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Coming Out, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

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Coming Out, inviting in, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

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