There are a lot of stories about trans pasts going around because of some incorrect and narrowminded comments about trans experiences.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
I have stories like those, too, but I'm wanting to focus on my trans future.
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I have spent a considerable amount of time, energy, and money to be able to move through the world invisibly as a woman.
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And for my deeds I have also managed to walk to the forefront, plant a really loud banner, and say 'stand with me.'
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These two things are at odds. But I look at the world and see that we *need* trans voices.
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Feminism will always be evolving. And it's a powerful movement that can resist the terrifying nationalism and authoritarianism in the world.
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I don't want to get into "shared experiences" of our pasts. We share an experience right now.
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There are but a handful of trans voices with a large platform. And those voices need to speak to power to secure freedom and equality.
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I don't know if I'm a trans role model, but I'm trying to be the one I never had. And if that's not a shared experience, then what even is.
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early on i determined that "role model" isn't the correct way to look at it, but to visibly exist & to encourage others too
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I don't know that I see a distinction in those things.
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