Stop assuming all trans people are unhappy in their bodies.
Am I trans enough?
This is one of the most common questions trans people ask themselves.
What is trans enough?
Am I trans enough for people to respect my name, pronouns, and gender?
Am I trans enough to find community?
In reality, trans andnon-binary folksall are individuals with intersectional identities and differing desires and journeys.
My work as a sex educator is heavily influenced by my experiences as a queer and trans non-binary person.
With every trans client I work with, I feel a reciprocal relationship of healing.
Transgender and non-binary people deserve the space toexpress love for their bodies in whatever state feels goodto them.
Many of us can and do love being trans and do not aspire to be cisgender or medically transition.
In recent years, the trans community has become more unified than ever.
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But our increase in visibility has not changed the fact that we experience violence and discrimination daily.
Trans women of color still havelife expectancies of 35 years old.
Without insurance, gender-affirming care can easily cost thousands of dollars.
Through all of this intense violence, discrimination, and fear, trans people still learn how to thrive.
(See:I’m Black, Queer, and Polyamorous Why Does That Affect My Healthcare?)
I believe as humans we have an innate responsibility to respect and not cause harm to others.
You deserve love, care, safety, and community.
You are not too complicated or too sensitive.
They are trauma-informed and have extensive knowledge of and personal experience with anti-trans discrimination.
Through their work, Nat hopes to help create a safer world for transgender and non-binary people.
you might follow their work and find their offerings on their Instagram @transfats3xedu
