Quotes
Words from transgender writers, artists, and leaders — the voices I return to when I need courage, perspective, or a reminder of who came before me.
“It is revolutionary for any trans person to choose to be seen and visible in a world that tells us we should not exist.”
“Transgender people are not a threat. We are your neighbors, your coworkers, your children.”
“I want people to understand that being trans is not a choice — living authentically is.”
“The most important thing I can tell a young trans person is that you are not broken. You never were.”
“Your dreams are worth fighting for, and you deserve to see them come true as your true self.”
“Trans liberation is bound up with everybody's liberation. None of us is free until all of us are.”
“I stand before you tonight as my authentic self because of the shoulders I stand on.”
“Living openly is a gift you give yourself, and it becomes a gift to everyone who comes after you.”