As a tall masc/butch leaning trans woman, how do I:

  • Respect myself and recognize that I'm both worth something, and am allowed to take up space

  • Stand up for myself when misgendered or misidentified, without it feeling diminutive, pointless and/or tiresome; and or without drawing risk of physical harm

#trans #lesbian #transfem #butch

@jessienab Are you familiar with the below Self-defense study guide for Trans Women?

I picked it up a few months ago, and found it really helpful as a cis women, to understand challenges faced and techniques to address them.

https://www.silversprocket.net/2021/09/13/a-self-defense-study-guide-for-trans-women-and-gender-non-conforming-nonbinary-amab-folks/

A Self Defense Study Guide for Trans Women and Gender Non-Conforming / Nonbinary AMAB Folks

Published in coloration with Transfighters/Traction Project, A Self-Defense Study Guide for Trans Women and Gender Non-Conforming / Nonbinary AMAB Folks offers strategies based in lived experience, ranging from using body language and creating safety in numbers, to training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu moves. The zine includes

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@PapyrusBrigade I looked up the same thing ☺️✨ I find it helpful, especially for deescalation and situational awareness.

@jessienab do you have affirming voices in your life? My friends challenge me (with love) when I self deprecate or minimize myself and there are some times where I really need it. You deserve validation and support, and it helps build self esteem to know that you have friends that expect you to be treated well πŸ’–