A weird thing happened last night at a Pride party.

A woman started talking to me, and invited me to sit with her. We discussed where we work, and what we enjoy about Pride. When I asked to follow her Instagram, and she followed mine, there was a marked change in her tone, more guarded. 1/

Love this. Coming soon: The Bulwark Podcast explores how not being called "biological men" by Trump supporters is making trans women too confident.

Happy Trans Day of Visibility. While I don't like showing my face on social media, I've appreciated the support of everyone here, in helping me realise that the way I present to the world can match the way I feel about myself, without reproach or embarrassment.

Wear your fake fur with pride.

Post a car picture you took

Post a photo you took with no context to bring some zen to the timeline.

I've just written my newsletter post for tomorrow. It's about finding a Pride in a different country that fills you with a sense of joy and trans love.

Here's a photo of the place I went to - can you guess which city it is?

Maybe it was always clear Gavin Newsom would do or say anything to get elected, but I didn't think the POS would say this. Imagine being so craven, desperate, and devoid of ideas and morals that you'd attack vulnerable people just to be on the winning side.

Went to a burlesque show this weekend, and having been convinced a few weeks ago that I'd get into barré, then thinking of heels dance, I'm now getting outfit and body envy for burlesque performers...

"Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers."

Idea credit @shelleybwoke.bsky.social

Just received the first issue of Bebe magazine, thanks to @notheneliis.bsky.social!

In terms of trans rights, the reading and listening I've been doing recently has made me more militant and less accommodating. I'm more likely to yell at someone than explain calmly something they could do their research on independently. Maybe these times call for a warrior not a doctor.

Thinking "that's America, it could never happen to us" is ignoring how many people feel liberated to say and do and treat people as awfully as they want everywhere because of these policies. I used to think the line of progress went up, but now I see that we have to fight for even basic rights.

I'm having fun with my new series of articles about transitioning with confidence. I hope you find this useful if you can relate!
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