"Human beings are not just the sum of their biology."
When they misgendered you at your memorial.
"You never lived to see the day when your life didn’t require a disclaimer — instead, your death now required one, too."
This is what I wish people who identify as ‘truscum’ would try to understand.
When you create a definition of transgender that relies on gatekeeping, the door is wide open for friendly fire.
4 Things the Queer Folks in My Life Taught Me About Resisting Toxic Masculinity
This community taught me not only what toxic masculinity demands of men and masculine people, but also the possibilities that exist outside of it.
5 Totally Normal Questions Transgender People May Be Afraid to Ask, Answered
When society tells us that being cis is the only option, it can take years before we feel secure in ourselves as trans.
How Can We Include Non-Binary People in Gendered Spaces?
Not everyone is interested in holding space for non-binary people.
I Didn’t Want to be Transgender
I tried to forget my body the way we try to forget bad dreams.
Transphobia, Instagram, and Why I’m Done Hiding
I am trans enough. This is what #TransLooksLike.
I was ashamed of being transgender. This is my story.
What they don’t tell you about being transgender is that sometimes, the transphobe is you.
Why I’m “Out” as a Person with Mental Illness
Content notice: suicide. This piece was originally published at The Body Is Not An Apology. Far and away, the most…
