Transgender Student Reflects on Ongoing Threats of Violence - Los Angeles Today

In a powerful opinion piece, Willow Engle, a transgender student, reflects on the constant threats of violence and discrimination they have faced throughout their life. Engle discusses how being transgender has made them a target for hate crimes, with transgender people over four times more likely to be victims of violent crime compared to cisgender individuals. Despite the challenges, Engle remains resolute, stating that they transitioned not out of fear, but because it was the best decision for their wellbeing, and that they are determined to outlive the evil they face.