How to be a trans ally:
How To Be An Ally:
-Listen! There are a lot of us (even celebrities)! Everyone's experience is different. They'll let you know how to best respect them. It's okay to ask, but respect boundaries.
-You can't always tell whether or not someone is trans
-Our experiences are all different (not everyone transitions)
-Being trans is separate from being gay/lesbian/bi. Don't assume what someone's sexuality is
-Respect pronouns. If you don't know ask!
-Don't deadname people. Sometimes people change their name to feel more euphoric.
-Stay patient with and respect those still figuring it out!
-Challenge anti-trans remarks! Defend your friends even when they're not around.
-Language can be difficult. Some people don't like to be referred to "you guys." Gender neutral terms are great if you don't know the gender of every person in a group.
-It's not okay to ask about or assume about a trans person's gentials.
-Don't "out" people. It can be dangerous to tell people that a person is transgender. If your friend says it's okay to let people know they're trans then its okay.
-There are limits! I don't know everything there is to know about being trans. I can only tell you what I know and what I've gone through. This is all based off of my personal knowledge and through research and relationships with other trans folk.
-Listen! There are a lot of us (even celebrities)! Everyone's experience is different. They'll let you know how to best respect them. It's okay to ask, but respect boundaries.
-You can't always tell whether or not someone is trans
-Our experiences are all different (not everyone transitions)
-Being trans is separate from being gay/lesbian/bi. Don't assume what someone's sexuality is
-Respect pronouns. If you don't know ask!
-Don't deadname people. Sometimes people change their name to feel more euphoric.
-Stay patient with and respect those still figuring it out!
-Challenge anti-trans remarks! Defend your friends even when they're not around.
-Language can be difficult. Some people don't like to be referred to "you guys." Gender neutral terms are great if you don't know the gender of every person in a group.
-It's not okay to ask about or assume about a trans person's gentials.
-Don't "out" people. It can be dangerous to tell people that a person is transgender. If your friend says it's okay to let people know they're trans then its okay.
-There are limits! I don't know everything there is to know about being trans. I can only tell you what I know and what I've gone through. This is all based off of my personal knowledge and through research and relationships with other trans folk.
Action Items:
*Donate to @blacktranstravelfund helping black trans people pay for private rides in NY & NJ
https://www.blacktranstravelfund.com/donate
*Donate to @glits_inc helping trans people in crisis including: supporting black trans women leaving jail, sex workers needs (supplies, healthcare, etc). asylum seekers, and helping find safe and affordable housing those who need it.
https://www.glitsinc.org/donations
*Information from @transequalitynow
Tell insurance companies to protect transgender patients:
1.Do NOT take any steps to reduce coverage or services in response to this rule;
2.Explicitly prohibit gender identity discrimination in your non-discrimination policies;
3.Continue to provide individuals with full notices of their non-discrimination rights.
https://secure.transequality.org/site/Advocacy;jsessionid=00000000.app20068b?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=235&NONCE_TOKEN=662404238EDE2A24027616C10D45C735
*Write your own letter to your elected officials by texting ‘resist’ to 50409.
Or use my template by texting ‘SIGn NTIPUI’ to 50409. (Or follow the link to twitter to repost, share, and send to your elected officials.)
https://mobile.twitter.com/openletterbot/status/1271840471162052608?s=21
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Crisis Help and Hotline services:
* http://www.thetrevorproject.org @trevorproject (Leading organization for providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ folk)
* http://www.translifeline.org @translifeline (Dedicated to the well being of transgender people; staffed by transgender people for transgender people)
*Donate to @blacktranstravelfund helping black trans people pay for private rides in NY & NJ
https://www.blacktranstravelfund.com/donate
*Donate to @glits_inc helping trans people in crisis including: supporting black trans women leaving jail, sex workers needs (supplies, healthcare, etc). asylum seekers, and helping find safe and affordable housing those who need it.
https://www.glitsinc.org/donations
*Information from @transequalitynow
Tell insurance companies to protect transgender patients:
1.Do NOT take any steps to reduce coverage or services in response to this rule;
2.Explicitly prohibit gender identity discrimination in your non-discrimination policies;
3.Continue to provide individuals with full notices of their non-discrimination rights.
https://secure.transequality.org/site/Advocacy;jsessionid=00000000.app20068b?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=235&NONCE_TOKEN=662404238EDE2A24027616C10D45C735
*Write your own letter to your elected officials by texting ‘resist’ to 50409.
Or use my template by texting ‘SIGn NTIPUI’ to 50409. (Or follow the link to twitter to repost, share, and send to your elected officials.)
https://mobile.twitter.com/openletterbot/status/1271840471162052608?s=21
___________________________________________
Crisis Help and Hotline services:
* http://www.thetrevorproject.org @trevorproject (Leading organization for providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ folk)
* http://www.translifeline.org @translifeline (Dedicated to the well being of transgender people; staffed by transgender people for transgender people)
