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Charlotte Clymer Nov 19, 2022

The legacy of Twitter is such a complicated topic. It's difficult to parse out its influence.

I was recently chatting with another trans woman, and she emphasized that, for all the bad it has put out, the site has been a critical lifeline for isolated trans folks.

I've read similar for migrants, refugees, natural disaster victims, etc.

Our society has so failed marginalized communities that even this shitty website has been a blessing for them.

Food for thought.

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Jocelyn Johnson

@charlotteclymer I’m sure it helps trans people of all ages, nationalities, ethnicities, and creeds know that they are not alone. That it’s ok to be trans. And perhaps guide those who are still on the journey to important resources without leaving a telltale Google search history which might out them before they are ready. Knowing one is not alone, and hearing others stories, may make it easier for them to accept themselves for who they are.