Shining Light on an Invisible Struggle: Eating Disorders in the Trans Community
“My body image issues and my focus on my imperfections will never go away. They are so ingrained into my physique that it’s just a part of me now.” - Ryan Sallans. Ryan Sallans has been a vocal advocate for awareness around eating disorders in the trans community,...
Getting There Safely: Tips for Riding with Uber
Last week, I attended a webinar on rideshare safety for survivors of violence, hosted by NNEDV and Uber. Rideshare services like Uber or Lyft can be important resources for folks who need to access transportation, but may feel uncomfortable or unsafe using public...
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“Trans joy to me is about freedom. So often as trans people, we are worried about how we are perceived, respected, and how we navigate the world. It often feels we can’t escape this. But trans joy is about letting go, it’s about realizing how truly magical and beautiful it is to be trans. Trans really is a form of resistance against the systems and people who tell us to be small and shameful. Trans joy is unapologetic, beautiful, loud, and it is freeing.” - Ivy.
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[Image: Green/blue background. A photo of Ivy in a field of yellow grass with windswept brown hair, wearing a beige cardigan and yellow dress. Text: “‘Trans joy to me is about freedom. So often as trans people, we are worried about how we are perceived, respected, and how we navigate the world. It often feels we can’t escape this. But trans joy is about letting go, it’s about realizing how truly magical and beautiful it is to be trans. Trans really is a form of resistance against the systems and people who tell us to be small and shameful. Trans joy is unapologetic, beautiful, loud, and it is freeing.’ Ivy.” FORGE logo.]
![“Trans joy to me is about freedom. So often as trans people, we are worried about how we are perceived, respected, and how we navigate the world. It often feels we can’t escape this. But trans joy is about letting go, it’s about realizing how truly magical and beautiful it is to be trans. Trans really is a form of resistance against the systems and people who tell us to be small and shameful. Trans joy is unapologetic, beautiful, loud, and it is freeing.” - Ivy.
#TDOV #UpliftingTransJoy #TransJoy #TransVisibility
[Image: Green/blue background. A photo of Ivy in a field of yellow grass with windswept brown hair, wearing a beige cardigan and yellow dress. Text: “‘Trans joy to me is about freedom. So often as trans people, we are worried about how we are perceived, respected, and how we navigate the world. It often feels we can’t escape this. But trans joy is about letting go, it’s about realizing how truly magical and beautiful it is to be trans. Trans really is a form of resistance against the systems and people who tell us to be small and shameful. Trans joy is unapologetic, beautiful, loud, and it is freeing.’ Ivy.” FORGE logo.]](https://scontent-ams4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/337266874_1360954824694423_8649491030056174200_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=2c4854&_nc_ohc=ItGKktkkvPYAX-1Xq55&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AfBFSSXhSQot5Ld2CGVXxyRMliEWhoMsFpXSFXkP-naY7w&oe=64206684)