people forget that a lot of trans people are also part of other marginalized groups. for a lot of us, it isn't our first time experiencing oppression. this one happens to be considerably more dangerous, and is more visible from the outside.

a black trans woman was murdered 10 minutes away from where i live JUST LAST WEEK. you cannot tell me one form of structural oppression carries more weight than another when they so easily coagulate and lead to the same horrendous outcomes

I've spent the majority of my life struggling to not be constantly looked down upon as a burden, or incapable, just for being ND. I've learned a lot from that, and I try to give a lot of grace to people who aren't online, but I get a lot angrier when people use up that good will.