03/31/2023
As allies, we have to make visibility safer for trans folx as a whole. I challenge you to look at where you work and play and consider how it could be a safer space. Here at we have non-binary folx on our divisors council, we wrote policy into our business plan, our mission and vision solidify our commitment, a non-negotiable when choosing a space was single stall bathrooms, our forms use inclusive language, our electronic health records show us your name and only use dead names on external legal communications, our health records show us your pronouns, we hire providers and staff of gender-expansive identities with a commitment to offer excellent care and educate themselves on considerations for the trans community. These were intentional, thoughtful foundational choices, not an EDI retrofit. We can and will continue to do more. What can you do?
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Today is this International Transgender Day of Visibility.
I cry probably once a day on average. Of desperation. Of pain. And mostly - of exhaustion. But yesterday, for the first time in a long time I let myself truly sob, the pressure and build up of recent months (and years) of work cascading down, the horribly transphobic headlines, the anti-trans violence and calls to eradicate us, the seemingly never-ending onslaught of anti-trans legislation. The sobs, too, felt never ending. My partner held me tenderly and I felt grateful for the support, and then I cried harder thinking of all those who do not have even a hug to lean into.
Allies, we need your action now. This is the time - beyond the time. Please step in an act.
Resources at pinkmantaray.com/TDOV if you'd like to join in this post campaign.
And don't forget about my workshop tonight on anti-trans legislation and how you can be an ally in every day dinner table debates.
Lastly, my trans siblings: I see you. I'm with you. I feel you. No matter how many anti-trans bills they pass, they can never take our identities away from us. At its core, authenticity is for you. It's yours. Hold it close. We will get through this.