There are many preconceived notions of what it means to be transgender. In our current world, trans people are often politicized, when they simply just want to exist. Being trans is an incredibly scary experience, especially in the wake of all the “parental rights” rallies. Parents protesting the implementation of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) in schools are advocating for the gender suppression of youth.
At the end of the day, whether you support trans rights or not, everyone has the right to exist in a place that is safe and accepting. We are still people who deserve respect and kindness. It’s not hard to use someone’s preferred pronouns, and just by doing that you can make someone who is already living in a scary world feel just a little bit safer.
