When a soul starts awakening, there’s often a tendency to forget that there are many layers to the illusion like an onion. That tendency + the excitement of the new discovery + the inclination for service to others can often result in the fanaticism/dogmatic/religious ambition to want to convert everyone to our “truth.” It’s very […]
Read MoreWorld Book Day Review of Identity- In and Beyond the Binary by Dave Naz; Showing the Humans Behind the Labels-TMPlanet
The importance and timing of this work are critical. As a trans blogger with several social media pages and groups, I see and here countless cries of #metoo in our culture. Some see a certain type of trans man or woman that is often displayed in mainstream media. Usually, people who have been transitioning for two or more years. Being a victim of beauty standards aren’t regulated to just cis(biological) people. In fact, it can be even more dangerous to trans people who already deal with gender dysphoria and feelings of low self-esteem. That same trans or non-binary person connects with there community for support, and comradery, only often to face mainstream media ideas of what a perfect trans person looks like. This is very dangerous on so many levels…..
Read MoreA Crisis of Fatal Violence; 90% Rise in LGBTQ Murders-TMPlanet
According to a new report from the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP)¹, 2017 saw an unprecedented rise in murders of LGBTQIA persons, a 90% rise. The NCAVP calls it “a crisis of fatal violence!” As a community, it’s our worst fears come true, about the division sparked by this #FakeWhiteHouse. Upon his Data-Putin influenced […]
Read MoreApril 18th is National Transgender HIV Testing Day and Here’s Some Facts to Know-TMPlanet
Trans people are among some of the most at-risk groups for new HIV diagnoses, along with young people, gay, bi and particularly trans men whose partners are male and LGBT people of color. What’s more, trans people often face increased stigma and discrimination when attempting to access HIV testing or other preventative treatment or healthcare — creating situations where our people are less likely to be tested or receive prompt care if they are HIV-positive.
Read MoreSouth Carolina Trans-Woman Eighth Murdered in 2018
These women aren’t murdered by one person, they are murdered by a system that attempts to inform the public that the lives of trans people are less valuable than theirs. It’s our job, each and everyone who identifies as trans to call B.S., on this!!! End the Violence!
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