trans love I didn't publish anything during Pride month "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare." – Audre Lorde
trans love Building self-compassion as I become a trans adult My future self reminds me that I already have all of his strength and grace and courage within me. I just need to breathe and remember how fucking badass I already am.
trans love I finally recognise myself when I look in the mirror I used to wrap my arms around myself as though I was trying to physically hold myself together. Now I put my hands in my pockets and hold my head high.