Today is Transgender Visibility Day. It’s a day that aims to bring awareness to those in the transgender community who face discrimination and celebrate their contributions to society. Right now, trans people face enormous threats to their very existence. There are laws under consideration that will make their lives harder.
I am a CIS gendered middle-aged male who believes trans people should have the right to exist without fear or prejudice. All transgender persons want to live their lives as their true selves and to make the world a better place. I know transgender people and I think they are awesome. All they want to do is be left alone to live as any other person should.
Tragically, people who desire to live their authentic selves die because of transphobia. Today we remember those who have died because of transphobia. Violence against transgender people is wrong, full stop. I have transgender friends, and I worry about them these days. I pray for their safety, offer my friendship, and may God be with them.
In the aftermath of the 2024 election it is going to be important for allies and supporters of marginalized people. I am a cis gendered white male and I want to know how to be a better ally to the groups that are under threat and persecution especially women and LGBTQIA+ people. I will try my best to do good stuff but I do know I will make mistakes. Guidance is helpful here. What can I do to be of help.
Today is the last day of June and the last day of LGBTQ Pride month. I hope this month will increase the spirit of those in the community as we face an uncertain future with the 2024 election coming up. My friends I am glad to be in your corner. Being LGBTQ is being yourselves. Be strong and keep up the good fight. Grace and peace to all my friends who want to live without fear and hatred. So, everyone in the US, UK, and Canada make plans to vote like freedom and democracy depend upon it. Because it does. I hope your June was a good one.
This is my post from last year and it still is important to see those people living their lives authentically and with truth. This day happens to coincide with Easter which is also a day of transformation and rebirth.
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