Today, March 31st, is the #transgenderdayofvisibility, my first since coming out and letting the whole world see who I really am...
I have been blessed by support and acceptance in my #transition, but I know that this experience is not universal. (1/x)
I have been blessed by support and acceptance in my #transition, but I know that this experience is not universal. (1/x)
Far too many of my #transgender and non-binary brethren are shunned, cast out, or attacked, simply for trying to live as who they are. Even now, in some parts of the world considered the most advanced and civilized, this community of mine is under direct attack. (2/x) ...
... Attacks that seek to legislate us right out of existence. It is no wonder that we are community that is struggling with fear.
Despite this, trans people are showing how strong we can be; we are showing ourselves as the beautiful people we are, inside & out, showing (3/x) ...
Despite this, trans people are showing how strong we can be; we are showing ourselves as the beautiful people we are, inside & out, showing (3/x) ...
that we are resilient enough to stand up and show the world what being trans really means. That it need not be something to be ashamed of.
Not all trans people can be visible, today or any other. They remain invisible for any number of reasons...
(4/x)
Not all trans people can be visible, today or any other. They remain invisible for any number of reasons...
(4/x)
It may be that they are "stealth" for safety or for comfort; the Transgender Day of Visibility is equally for them.
They may still be closeted, unable to yet step out into the light; this day is also for them.
(5/x)
They may still be closeted, unable to yet step out into the light; this day is also for them.
(5/x)
They may not yet have acknowledged within themselves that they are trans; this day is equally for them.
Those of us who are visible stand for you as well until, if and when, you feel ready to stand with us.
(6/x)
Those of us who are visible stand for you as well until, if and when, you feel ready to stand with us.
(6/x)
It took me most of the day to figure out what I wanted to say today, but I knew I wanted, no needed, to say something...
(7/x)
(7/x)
#TDOV is about joy, and it's easy to understand why... I am filled by such joy through feeling like myself, through being a part of a massively wonderful community, that I can't even bring myself to describe it.
Happy Trans Day of Visibility, everyone!
(8/8)
Happy Trans Day of Visibility, everyone!
(8/8)
PS, if you seek to understand joy, ask a trans person about how their eyes have changed in photos.
#tdov2021 #TransDayOfVisibility #girlslikeus #transrightarehumanrights #transpride #thisiswwhattranslookslike #transisbeautiful #transwomenarewomen #transmenaremen
#tdov2021 #TransDayOfVisibility #girlslikeus #transrightarehumanrights #transpride #thisiswwhattranslookslike #transisbeautiful #transwomenarewomen #transmenaremen
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