How can we amplify trans joy?

We're living through a challenging epoch for trans folks in the U.S. Attacks on our community far predate the current administration, but now every day brings a new influx of defamation, negativity, and traumatizing headlines.

Given the high levels of activation and vigilance already living in our bodies, I want to ask: How can we heal with joy, even in this time— no, especially in this time?

My name is Jin (he/him), and I am a trans writer currently living in the Pacific Northwest. Right now, I have more questions than answers. I live with multiply-marginalized identities that don’t make it easy to speak up. But what I know is that I love us.

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.

My special points of interest are trans and queer storytelling and offering resources to our community. I’ll try to center what I do on these things.

In the coming days, I will be experimenting with platforms, approaches, and ways to collaborate with others. If you want to get involved, please reach out!

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