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Improving the lives of trans survivors since 1994 through empowering providers and connecting survivors to healing possibilities.

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“I approach DJing as an art form or craft. For me it’s like someone painting a picture, or writing music, or designing something," Honey Dijon says in an interview with SSENSE. Find new music to listen to this Black Trans History Month, at forge.tips/black-trans-artists!
February 18, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Our newest Trans Survivors blog post features two poems from Zoë Zack Dunning: "Not Your Fucking Rehab" and "Protection." Read Zoë's work at forge.tips/trans-thriving. Connect with Zoë at allmylinks.com/mellifluouswriting!

#TransSurvivors #TransPoets #DVSurvivor #IPV
February 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Some recent shows and books (like Heartstopper and Sex Education) depict young trans people navigating love and relationships. Seeing what healthy (and unhealthy) dynamics look like help us to recognize potential harm in our own relationships.

#TDVAM2026 #RealLoveRespects #TransYouth
February 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Condoms are one tool we can use to protect ourselves and our partners from preventable illness! We can also protect ourselves and our communities by limiting the spread of airborne illnesses like COVID-19 and flu by wearing high quality masks (N95s, KN95s, or better!), especially in crowded spaces.
February 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Born in New Orleans, Big Freedia has helped to popularize the bounce genre of hip-hop. Her work has since gained popularity as she’s performed with artists like Beyoncé, Kesha, Lizzo, RuPaul, and others. Find new music to listen to this Black Trans History Month: forge.tips/black-trans-artists
February 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
“When I first got the news that we had reached #3 on the iTunes charts, I shed tears of joy. I cried not only out of joy and celebration for myself, but for what that moment meant for black music history." Listen to 2AM Ricky's "Love Ain't Rational": forge.tips/black-trans-artists
February 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We often have to learn for ourselves what strategies will be helpful (especially when it comes to chronic illness and disability). In this new blog post, Emil shares how they evaluate different advice they receive; how they figure out what works and what doesn't. forge.tips/is-this-thing-working
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Today is Wear Orange Day! Raise awareness for Teen Dating Violence and show your support for survivors by sharing a photo of yourself wearing orange (or wear it to work/school!) Supporting healthy relationships, respect, and care is for people of all ages and genders.
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Tomorrow is Wear Orange Day! On Feb 10th during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, wear orange, hang orange lights, and let others know why you support survivors.

#WearOrangeDay #TDVAM2026 #RealLoveRespects #TeenDatingViolence
February 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
"Maybe that’s exactly how we find ourselves: real, vulnerable, human, and sincerely, hopelessly alive," says Tara, in "Hyperpop has always been about us" on TransActual.org (@transactualuk.bsky.social)! Find the article at forge.tips/hyperpop
February 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Music can offer a powerful tool to shift emotions, connect with ourselves, and heal from trauma. This Black Trans History Month, we’re celebrating eight Black trans musicians, both past and present, who spread hope, resistence, and healing through their work. forge.tips/black-trans-artists
February 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Each February, young people nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual month-long push focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts. Join us by using the hashtag #RealLoveRespects
February 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
“Our bodies, which home and carry us, deserve the same love we give to our physical homes," writes Jamie, in 'One man’s trash is a trans masc’s treasure: How the local charity shops helped me find my identity' on @transactualuk.bsky.social! Find the article at forge.tips/charity-shops.
February 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED! We're looking for submissions from trans/nonbinary youth for the Trans Survivors Zine. We welcome your grief and rage at the state of our current world; we welcome your stories of healing, hope, and resilience; we welcome a range of expressions and experiences. forge.tips/submit
January 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Get the facts! LGBTQ+ people are more likely to experience stalking compared to cisgender, heterosexual people. This quick fact sheet from SPARC covers some stats on trans and LGB peoples’ experiences with stalking, along with resources for getting help. Read more: forge.tips/stalking-facts
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
There's still time to submit to Trans Survivors! We welcome submissions of art and writing on unique experiences in the current world as a young trans person; around a range of topics on growth, imagining the future, healing, trauma, and resilience. forge.tips/submit
January 28, 2026 at 10:23 PM
We have a new guest post up on the Trans Survivors blog! "Love Letters" by Dean Robert Holmes explores ways that we communicate and experience connection and desire. Read the full blog post at forge.tips/love-letters-blog!
January 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Today is the first day of Creating Change! Come find FORGE in the exhibit area and presenting on IPV and Authoritarianism on Thursday, January 22nd. Find out more at forge.tips/cc26!
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Trans Survivors issue #5 is open for submissions! We welcome submissions of art and writing from trans and nonbinary youth under 25. Submissions might focus on experiences as a young trans person, growth, imagining the future, healing, or resilience. forge.tips/submit
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
“No one is a burden; everyone deserves to love and be loved” - Eli Fitzgerald, Youth and LGBTQ+ Project Coordinator at Positively UK (@positivelyuk.bsky.social) #TransSurvivors #TransCommunity
January 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
From the WA Immigrant Solidarity Network: "Human trafficking risks are often heightened by poverty, unstable housing, language, cultural barriers, discrimination, and vulnerabilities tied to immigration status — conditions that traffickers exploit to manipulate, control, and coerce victims.
January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Will you be at Creating Change this January 21st-25th? Join Caleb and Emil from FORGE for a presentation on Intimate Partner Violence and Authoritarianism in trans communities. Learn more about creating change at forge.tips/cc26!
January 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Did you know that 9 out of 10 trans/nonbinary people have experienced technology-facilitated abuse? Often, technology-facilitated abuse is a part of stalking victimization. Learn more at forge.tips/cyber-abuse
January 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Trans and nonbinary youth: we want to hear from you! For this issue of the Trans Survivors Zine, we invite submissions from trans and nonbinary youth age 24 and younger. Find full submission guidelines at forge.tips/submit! #TransSurvivors #TransWriters #TransArtists #TransYouth
January 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Come find FORGE at Creating Change this year, Jan 21st-25th! We'll be tabling in the exhibit area and presenting on IPV and Authoritarianism. Find out more at forge.tips/cc26!
January 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM