"To be transgender in America right now is to feel attacked on all fronts. In the last year, we have seen countless pieces of anti-trans legislation and policy passed at city, state, and even federal levels."
"Trans people have watched as door after door that we have struggled for decades to open gets abruptly slammed in our faces, with fundamental needs like access to public bathrooms, health care, and accurate government documents being systematically stripped away."
"I believe we have to reject it. To me, it is more important than ever to live as my authentic self. The journey I have gone on and am still going on to understand myself and my gender has been the most fulfilling thing I have ever done."
Transgender people in America are experiencing a surge of anti-trans legislation, including bans on participation in sports and criminalization of gender-affirming care. This repression has led some in the community to feel the need to hide or simplify their identities to avoid backlash. However, embracing one's authentic self and maintaining space for gender diversity is essential. The journey of self-discovery and expression is vital, and it is important to resist the urge to conform to societal pressures for the sake of safety.
Read at Slate Magazine
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