@maxleibman
Yeah, trans rights are human rights regardless of whether you know & love any trans people personally.

But when you do have trans folks you love... Well, it makes you want to fight anybody who would hurt them.

I spoke out for trans rights when I didn't have any (out) trans friends, but I have several now, & it puts a fire inside me. I fight for them.

@artemis

Not always. I have to stay away from my family, cos they still hope (think) I made a mistake, and maybe one day I realise this and go back. I've not spoken to my mum, for a year and a half now. 21 years transitioned, and cos I mentioned my depression was ticking up again the other year, she was back with the "hopeful" question of did I think I'd made a mistake.

Fuck . That. Shit.

So no, just cos people know trans folk, doesn't mean they'll come out to bat for them.

@latelesley
I hope it did not feel like I was invalidating your experience. If it did, I apologize.

I am genuinely sorry that your loved ones are unwilling to accept you in your wholeness. That is such a heavy thing to carry for so long. 💜

I meant that love is a powerful force that gives people courage. Some people put their fears, wishes, & desires ahead of their love for someone. Doesn't mean that they don't love, but they are not acting in love when they do that.