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.
