On Air With Ts Tasha Jones

AEthan Dowding is an FTM transgender activist from Patchogue, Long Island. AEthan documented his own transition on YouTube as a way to voice his thoughts, fears, and successes; as well as offer a support mechanism for others looking to transition. His YouTube channel, A Lions Fears, quickly became popular and to date, has nearly 200 videos, reaches over 6,800 followers, and has more than 800,000 views. In 2011, AEthan was chosen as one of three LGBT persons to have their stories showcased on the Emmy Nominated "It Gets Better" Project on MTV. AEthan and his now wife, Jenilee, spoke of their soon to be wedding and the challenges transgendered couples face when planning to wed. 2011 also marked the year AEthan Launched Point5cc, the first of its kind, stealth clothing company designed to highlight transgender pride. Point5cc also supply free binders to those in need throughout the community and offers $1,000 scholarships, annually, for individual surgery funds. Point5cc is the first binder exchange program that