While the past few years have been especially challenging for the transgender community, they have also marked huge strides in transgender representation and awareness. Whether it be on television screens, election ballots, or in classrooms, more transgender and gender diverse people are proudly visible than ever before. Visibility and awareness are some of the most powerful tools in challenging transphobia, nurturing diversity, and building community.
Collectively we can work towards increased visibility and awareness, but in doing so it is important to recognize the individualities of the trans journey as the trans community is far more expansive than any single narrative.