A TSA Agent Stopped Me After Seeing Something On Her Screen. Humiliated, I Was Floored By What She Said Next.
Briefly

The author reflects on their experience as a trans woman, which has reshaped their worldview. They describe feeling convinced that malevolence exists in society, manifested in hate towards marginalized groups. The narrative includes a personal story involving TSA scrutiny, illustrating the ongoing challenges and misunderstandings encountered in daily life as a trans person. The juxtaposition of personal growth with societal issues showcases the author's complex emotions and perspective on identity.
I’ve been convinced that Satan does actually exist. Who else could make people so deliberately hateful toward a group they won't even bother to speak to or try to get to know?
My life is now a haunted house. I know demons and ghouls are constantly coming for me - I just don't know when or how they'll appear.
The TSA agent explained she needed to pat me down to make sure I wasn't carrying anything dangerous. This was, by the way, the first and only time my ... situation has ever been accused of being dangerous.
Now I plan my days based entirely on what shoes I want to wear and the relative pain they will cause.
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