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Amplifying Trans Joy
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A movement for healing trans nervous systems + infusing inboxes with joy!
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Amplifying Trans Joy @amplifytransjoy.bsky.social · 13d
December trans joy to close out 2025! It's a good one, ft. @rhodezero.bsky.social @kithbooks.bsky.social @mkzariel.bsky.social @odlancanada.bsky.social @okadaizo.men @gendereuphoriaweek.bsky.social & more! Astro by @feebzrae.bsky.social transjoy.ghost.io/a-year-of-joy/ #TransJoy #InboxGoodness #NYE
a year of joy with many more to come
December can be a challenging time for many, and a delightful time for others. Quite possibly, it's been a mix of both. I know it has been for me, and the submissions this month offer us a glimpse int...
transjoy.ghost.io
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selizabeth.bsky.social
if you’re non binary, submit! beestung rocks
beestung.bsky.social beestung @beestung.bsky.social · 15d
reminder: we reopen for new work on new year's eve! bzz bzz bzzzz!
December 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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beestung.bsky.social
"Sharing my little, teal hormone tablets
with the trans girl who spent the night
was a communion infinitely more holy"

—Willow Sipling

beestungmag.com/issue25/one-...
One Poem by Willow Sipling – beestung
beestungmag.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:54 PM
amplifytransjoy.bsky.social
We've taken a hard year and filled it, nevertheless, with trans joy. Thank you for reading, submitting, and being a part of the community alchemy. Wishing you all an easeful transition into 2026. See you in January! #TransJoy #CommunityJoy #Happy2026
December 31, 2025 at 9:33 PM
amplifytransjoy.bsky.social
December trans joy to close out 2025! It's a good one, ft. @rhodezero.bsky.social @kithbooks.bsky.social @mkzariel.bsky.social @odlancanada.bsky.social @okadaizo.men @gendereuphoriaweek.bsky.social & more! Astro by @feebzrae.bsky.social transjoy.ghost.io/a-year-of-joy/ #TransJoy #InboxGoodness #NYE
a year of joy with many more to come
December can be a challenging time for many, and a delightful time for others. Quite possibly, it's been a mix of both. I know it has been for me, and the submissions this month offer us a glimpse int...
transjoy.ghost.io
December 31, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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laziah.bsky.social
Queer joy, queer care and survival 🎄🏳️‍⚧️💜 Let love reach transgender people in Gorom this Christmas.
Our friend released an album in solidarity with our community. Get it, listen and share trans joy to help love reach transgender refugees in Gorom. 🥰🏳️‍⚧️⛓️🏳️‍🌈
#LetsShowLove #LGBTQChristmas #MutualAid
okadaizo.men transsexual wizard (subclass: cathode) @okadaizo.men · 22d
ALBUM RELEASE

Title: Every Musician Has a Christmas Album, Even the Jews
Bandcamp link: https://okadaibro.bandcamp.com/album/every-musician-has-a-christmas-album-even-the-jews

a collection of covers/arrangements of "christmas music", some selections more underrated than others.
Every Musician Has a Christmas Album, Even the Jews, by Alexei Lee
10 track album
okadaibro.bandcamp.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
amplifytransjoy.bsky.social
Started a trans joy newsletter!

Filled 1.5 art journals!

Copyedited my first book project!

Continued streak as my cat’s favorite person!
danifinnwrites.bsky.social Dani Finn 🐙 🏳️‍⚧️ 📚 @danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 18d
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025, no matter how big or small
danifinnwrites.bsky.social Dani Finn 🐙 🏳️‍⚧️ 📚 @danifinnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 1
Reading & writing has kept me alive this year.

Somehow, it’s been my most productive year as an author.

Here’s a guide to what I’ve published in 2025, in case you’ve lost track.

Individual links below but it’s all on itch: danifinn.itch.io

And elsewhere: books2read.com/ap/nAApPp/Da...

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December 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
amplifytransjoy.bsky.social
Still looking for 1-2 more features for this month’s trans joy newsletter. Trans creators, do you have something amazing you’ve been working on or want to promote as we slide into 2026? Comment or DM! ✨#TransJoy #TransArt #TransWriters #TransCreativity
December 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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transsolidarity.bsky.social
Merry Christmas to those to celebrate, from the whole Trans+ Solidarity Alliance Team 🎄🏳️‍⚧️

After a tough year - we’re so proud this winter to have delivered the largest Trans Secret Santa UK so far 💕

We wanted to share some of the lovely messages we’ve had with everyone who supported the project 🎁
Together, we brought joy to trans+ youth when it was needed the most My daughter's second gift from you just arrived. She's a Girl Guide and has had a heavy few weeks, so the lovely words made her burst into tears! Thank you for everything you do in organising this - it really makes her feel super special and we really feel the love and community. My daughter received her gift today and i would just like to thank you and all your team. The letter to a younger trans self bought tears to my eyes. In an ever increasingly scary and cruel world you have shone so much love, light and hope. Thank you for making a difference, thank you for taking time to let people know they are loved and supported and thank you for giving up your time to achieve these things. You have made a difference to our lives and im sure countless others too... Thank you so much for the lovely Trans Secret Santa gifts this year, we let our son open his up when it arrived yesterday and he was so chuffed, it really made him feel special. It’s such an important part of feeling supported for him so thank you so much for doing that. You really are making a difference Hiya I just wanted to say thank you for my box, the messages within the box have really helped me feel less alone this Christmas and given me courage to keep going so thank you so much!! 🙏
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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translifeline.org
We couldn't be more grateful for our community. ✨💗😌

Support trans joy, community-building, and mutual aid by making an end-of-year donation today. Your support now ensures that we can keep expanding our life-saving work next year and beyond.
The words “2025 was a year of collective action. It was a difficult year for the trans community and we are proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish.” appear on a blue background among graphics of abstract waves. Below the text is a quote from Kelly Hayes: “It takes collective action to make waves. The reality is that each of us bringing our pebbles to the lake and throwing them in is what it takes to make change.” The words “This year:” appear on a blue background with graphics of abstract waves in the corner. Below is the following list of accomplishments: - We responded to the ever-growing need for our hotline by prioritizing rebuilding that program in our budget. - We increased our call capacity by 75% during our operating hours by recruiting wonderful trans people and increasing starting salaries. - We moved towards a more self-care-focused schedule, where operators receive more support during the work day so they can be more present on the lines. - We built a beautiful virtual world that acts as a spiritual home for all of our trans ancestors, a place for QT art, connection, memorial, love, and hope. - We improved our team’s benefits to become more resourced in this work. We did this while honoring the values and boundaries that we believe in. - We relaunched a microgrants program that moved $100K to trans people across the US. The words “Take collective action now. Support trans joy, community-building, and mutual aid by making an end-of-year donation today.” appear on a blue background with graphics of abstract waves in the corner.
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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doclb2.bsky.social
"So how do we transmute grief? Never let it exist without also bringing joy. That we are able to mourn, still means we are here." ~Jay Dodd, 'A Poetic beyond Resilience'

In Black Trans Feminism, Marquis Bey (one of the final books in my grad contemporary theory course)
The cover of Black Trans Feminism by Marquis Bey. Red, white and a bit of green
November 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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earthkids.bsky.social
A Gentleman's Gentleman by T.J. Alexander

If you haven't already, go ahead and treat yourself to some historical trans joy.

There's even a read-a-thon for this book starting in January!

🌈📚 💙📚
Ari's & Eddie Spaghetti's 2025 Reads: 23/?? There are three images from left to right. There is me in a white shirt with a naked woman on a horse and a light blue panda hat. A speech bubble above my head says: "This felt like the kind of side plot I’d want to see on Bridgerton. The one I’d be more invested in and yelling at the characters about their feelings. It has a mini mystery in it that had me going OMG the entire time. It was a fun character focused romantic romp." The middle is the book cover for A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander. A blue cover featuring a man in flrilly blue outfit with a calling card where the title is. Edie Spaghetti is a little black cat standing on a pile of books next to an Eevee with a speech bubble that says: "Read this if you love: Regency Romance Trans Joy A Side of Mystery Friendships Not Too Spicy? Some identity navigation Fun! " Love Bridgerton? Then I got a great book for you. Honestly, if you hate Bridgerton but want to love it then this is actually the book for you. The Gentleman's Gentleman by T.J. Alexander First of all, T.J. Alexander is one of my favorite authors. Second of all, this book is full of joy and everyone should have a little joy in their life. Lord Christopher Eden must find a wife in order to keep his inheritance. It's this whole weird little issue thanks to some ancestor. (I feel like Frances Burney could get behind this plot.) But the problem is: 1. Lord Christopher isn't interested in women and 2. He's trans. How is he going to enter society without outing himself while also finding someone he can trust? There's also a fun little mystery subplot about a missing daughter. Anyway, I loved this book. I even got to read an early finished copy of it that I treasure and is now signed. And if historical romance isn't your thing then don't worry, T.J. Alexander has so many other books for you to check out. Anyway, READ MORE TRANS BOOKS!
December 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
amplifytransjoy.bsky.social
amplifying ❤️‍🔥
December 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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ghostalservice.bsky.social
we raised $110k for trans kids & $31k for immigrant kids almost all through bsky! There is NO WAY anything i did in meatspace could have made that happen. We changed lives, & we did it through community and art and the power of the internet (& the our flag means death fandom, cast, & crew)!!
gregpak.net Greg Pak @gregpak.net · Dec 15
btw i don't agree with folks who say posting here doesn't matter because every time i help organize an event, people show up in real life & tell me they heard about it here on bluesky

it absolutely matters if you make a habit of organizing & sharing practical suggestions of stuff to actually do

❤️
December 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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heauxstface.bsky.social
I know i don't have much of a platform here but in case anyone sees this & has a little extra $, #Transanta is very close to my heart. I don't do Angel Tree (BOO Salvation Army), but this can give joy to a trans person who may not have a lot of kindness in their life 🩷🤍🩵

www.transanta.com#buy-gifts
Transanta
Send gifts to trans youth in need, safely and anonymously!
www.transanta.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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idiotwitchamelia.bsky.social
Four years on HRT.
I love you all, thanks for listening thanks for understanding.
Four years ago I made an appointment with Planned Parenthood for a general consultation on hrt, “out of curiosity”. I left that appointment with a prescription for estradiol and spironolactone. The next day I started hrt. This morning I woke up feeling rested after a rough night of stress dreams about working in a bar and running out of glasses. I don't know, you tell me what it means. But I woke up and took my meds and got dressed and made coffee like I do every morning as this swamp witch of a woman I've allowed myself to grow into. It has been a very rough year. At the time of this writing I'm still unemployed from August. I was harassed at my last job and had gross jokes made about me by management, and got fired two weeks after reporting it. I was booted from a booking agency along with the other trans woman on the roster the same week as the initial anti trans Executive Orders dropped. I still have no representation. Every day I worry the shoe is gonna drop for us. And every day I am saved by the strongest people I know: other women, trans men, trans women, nonbinary and genderqueer people, and the occasional ally who is truly in it to help. Being trans is hard. It is a true foundation test for every relationship you have and I'm not exaggerating. By changing yourself into who was always there, you run the risk of alienating those who prefer your early material, so to speak. But it's worth it. I promise you, the work and the tears and the pain are worth the joy and love and relief that knowing brings. If you think it's for you then go on hrt. There are resources easily available on any device you're reading this on. Don't die not knowing. I hate how meme-ified the shot from I Saw The TV Glow has become because it is genuine and true and important to remember that there is in fact still time. I love you all. Go eat something big and fatty. -Amelia Riggs December 11th 2025 Durham NC Amy
December 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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bramblebug.bsky.social
when folks add my patches to things, our energy collaborates. my intentions making the art are transmuted into something new and uniquely expressive to the wearer. we cast a spell together, ingredient and execution. it’s my favorite part of making this kind of art.
a photo of a jacket with a light colored sleeve with many patches sewn to it of varying colors and art/words. the camera is most focused on one Cody made that is white with black stylized letters saying “D.I.Y. or DIE” a photo of a jacket with a light colored sleeve with many patches sewn to it of varying colors and art/words. the camera is most focused on one Cody made that is yellow with black stylized letters saying “queer MENACE” a photo of a jacket with a light colored sleeve with many patches sewn to it of varying colors and art/words. the camera is most focused on one Cody made that is white with black stylized letters saying “queer joy is PUNK” a photo of a black and white tote bag with several patches and pins sewn/stuck to it. two of Cody’s previously shown patches are there, as well as a third that says “euphoric” with a trans symbol in the center as the letter “o”. another patch (not made by Cody) says in orange “the binary is boring, baby”
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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annenc.bsky.social
I went downtown to run some errands and it started snowing! A big surprise but it didn’t last long.
Here are a few things I saw while walking around.
#SignsoftheTimes
Red STOP ICE sign. ALL WAY A society that represses Trans Joy stifles us all. Street art in black and white. Sign in a store window. No Kings. No Ice No Fear. Immigrants are welcome here.
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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highlysuspect.agency
on campus 🧑‍🎓
two stickers on an electrical box. top sticker says FEMCEL POLYCULE in various microsoft wordart ontop of a dj stock image and the text "Columbus Folk-Punk". bottom sticker is a USPS shipping label with TRANS, LOVE, JOY, PEACE, HOME and a fursona on it
December 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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3dcarrotblast.bsky.social
gay, trans, non-binary, neurodivergent people healing and rediscovering (or maybe in some ways discovering for the first time) their capacity for joy, optimism and self-love is honestly, to me, a genuine act or process of subversive, non-violent, revolutionary liberation and empowerment
December 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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sophiemolly.co.uk
Looking for stories. I'm especially interested in ones around disability rights, trans rights, queer rights, women's rights and queer joy.
Sophie Molly Reports logo.
December 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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demonempressroz.bsky.social
There's nothing quite like the joy of living one's truth!

This piece embodies the euphoria I have about transitioning and living as my true self. Being a big, beautiful trans demoness is such a joyous thing for me. And this very much embodies my gender euphoria. :}

Art by @sepiaflux.studio
A big, voluptuous demoness with pale skin and long, curly blonde hair. She is wearing an outfit consisting of a black silken top inlaid with lace and patterns of skulls and a black mesh skirt. Her nails are painted black and she is wearing bronze accessories: bracelets, a crown, and a brooch accented with red jewelry. The demoness has black lipstick and eye shadow and is smiling contentedly.
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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kaimti.me
trans joy will outlive any system built against it
December 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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kyokotakeuchi.bsky.social
The event wrapped up safely and successfully! We talked about the challenges senior trans people face, and unpacked the structural lack of support and connection—while also shining a light on resilience, joy, and the fun parts of trans life. It was such an empowering and meaningful space.
kyokotakeuchi.bsky.social Kyoko Takeuchi @kyokotakeuchi.bsky.social · Nov 12
On Sunday, December 14, we’ll be holding an international symposium, “Trauma-informed Care for LGBTQ Seniors in Japan and Canada: Transgender and Non-binary Perspectives”, at Kochi University and online!
Please see the poster for details and pre-registration.
December 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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taplingzines.bsky.social
Leeminarium ( @leeminarium.bsky.social ) is bringing us to the Victorian era, with a T4T husband and wife trying on each other's clothes in a private moment of gender euphoria. It'll be filled with decorative details and lots of trans joy!

#T4T #TransArt #TransJoy #QueerArt #Zines
Digital art of two characters, one in armor posing peacefully while holding the hilt of a sword, while the other, a dryad covered in flowers, wraps their arms around them. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a small box that says "Page artist."
December 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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transsolidarity.bsky.social
Want to support the project?

You can buy our amazing cards by trans artists, or make a donation, and help us fund festive joy this winter ☃️

www.transsecretsanta.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM