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That future is not guaranteed. It will not arrive through the kindness of our oppressors. It will arrive because we organize, because we endure, and because we love each other fiercely when it would be easier to despair.

We are not our trauma. We are our joy. Resilience for the transgender community is not about being “tough” in the face of cruelty. It is about building something stronger than the cruelty. horny shemale thumbs

In the 1980s, during the darkest years of the AIDS crisis, ACT UP chanted “Silence = Death.” But they also threw legendary drag balls. They also danced. Because to live fabulously, visibly, and unapologetically when others want you dead is a revolutionary act. Today, that means posting your selfie when you’re feeling dysphoric. It means having that picnic in the park even if someone glares. It means letting yourself want things—love, a career, a family, a stupid hobby—without apology. That future is not guaranteed

In solidarity and rage and love. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386) or Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860). You are not alone. We are not our trauma

By Kai Ashworth