the secret teachings of trans joy
"And yet, in a population often considered to be one of the most disembodied, stressed-out, and in crisis...what I see is the constant blooming of gratitude for life and all its gifts."
trans joy is fierce creativity
Trans joy is not a passive act. Trans joy is not lightly won. When I consider trans joy, I see fierce creativity. I see Sylvia Rivera turning jeers and boos to cheers on the stage of Pride 1973. I see the ways my community shows up for each other even when we are imperfect and afraid...
Submit your June joy this week!
Hello my friends!
For my trans readers, this is your mid-month reminder to submit your joy to our June issue
pollinating joy wherever we go
Dear friend,
Spring is hurtling along, and if you're anything like many trans folks I've been
so much joy they can't repress
What to do when you encounter a cougar, so much trans art, and more nourishment for these trying times.
May our joy be the most visible thing about us.
While there is much to fight against, I also know that for trans futures to be possible, we need to center beauty and laughter and nervous system regulation. And our joy, too, is resistance.
Breaking: Trans People Create, Reimagine, and Thrive
When joy is hard to find on your own, come back to this newsletter or let yourself rest in knowing that community joy exists and can hold you.
What to submit to the trans joy newsletter?
At the end of the day, don’t think too hard about it. Joy doesn’t have to be complicated. Just click send — we’ll love it!
How can we amplify trans joy?
First thoughts and where this project is coming from.
"I want us to not only survive, but bring our full-spectrum selves to the present and be remembered by history as lovers, life-bringers, creative souls, and creators of joy."
