Thanks for taking a stand and for a sharing. Your message is heartfelt and sincere. There is a need and a place for trans voices and stories that depart from the daily political wins and losses for the trans community. We are more than cis hetero dysfunction stories or political pawns (something I am limiting now from my routine, as I have seen and heard enough to be convinced by now). This prolonged, "death by a thousand cuts" trajectory we are on is too much for some of us (trans or not). I can sense that on Substack already. I can feel it, and my system absorbs this bad energy somehow. Just a word about trigger warnings: Substack posts involving transgender suicidal ideation, gestures, or completion require mindfulness on the part of writers/administrators as they could potentially impact or trigger others (no matter how educational or well intentioned). I was happy to read your writings but skipped any audio or video. My personal choice. Not to "trauma dump" or draw unnecessary attention, but I am someone who is bipolar and transgender and who is working with a therapist (who happens to be a LMHC trans women). I carry decades of trauma. I did the un-aliving thing like so many others. I am still processing and unraveling my share of hurt, shame, disappointment, etc. This was safer for me and still a way to enjoy your post. So all good. 🏳️⚧️
Thanks for taking a stand and for a sharing. Your message is heartfelt and sincere. There is a need and a place for trans voices and stories that depart from the daily political wins and losses for the trans community. We are more than cis hetero dysfunction stories or political pawns (something I am limiting now from my routine, as I have seen and heard enough to be convinced by now). This prolonged, "death by a thousand cuts" trajectory we are on is too much for some of us (trans or not). I can sense that on Substack already. I can feel it, and my system absorbs this bad energy somehow. Just a word about trigger warnings: Substack posts involving transgender suicidal ideation, gestures, or completion require mindfulness on the part of writers/administrators as they could potentially impact or trigger others (no matter how educational or well intentioned). I was happy to read your writings but skipped any audio or video. My personal choice. Not to "trauma dump" or draw unnecessary attention, but I am someone who is bipolar and transgender and who is working with a therapist (who happens to be a LMHC trans women). I carry decades of trauma. I did the un-aliving thing like so many others. I am still processing and unraveling my share of hurt, shame, disappointment, etc. This was safer for me and still a way to enjoy your post. So all good. 🏳️⚧️
Sending you love and peace and strength.