I’m a transgender parent in Trump’s America. This is what it’s like

I’m a transgender parent in Trump’s America. This is what it’s like

I’m not just telling my child to be herself – I’m actually showing her what that looks like. Sometimes people don’t agree with you. Sometimes they’ll even fight against you. Sometimes you’ll feel unsafe

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Trump’s fight to make transgender discrimination legal may make all sex discrimination legal again

Trump’s fight to make transgender discrimination legal may make all sex discrimination legal again

In a new Supreme Court filing, the administration argued that using gendered stereotypes as a basis for hiring or firing should be legal.

~Kira

I’m sorry…

Some days the words slip through my fingers and the wind whispers only silence and desolation.

A Teen Pretends to Be Trans, and Some Viewers Object to the Deception

A Teen Pretends to Be Trans, and Some Viewers Object to the Deception

The indie film “Adam” centers on the 17-year-old title character passing as transgender to win the affection of a lesbian. Is the boy problematic? Or is the whole film vexing?

9 Things You Won’t Remember If You Had A Toxic Parent & What That Means

9 Things You Won’t Remember If You Had A Toxic Parent & What That Means

A toxic parent’s actions can seem obvious in hindsight, making you question why you didn’t see how wrong they were when you were young. But there are actually a lot of things you won’t remember if you had a toxic parent, and it’s the absences that might actually be the clearest signs of their harmful behavior. Think of it like reading between the lines.

It’s hard to spot a toxic parent as they’re raising you, especially because they’re all you know. That’s why a lot of people don’t figure out just how damaging their mom or dad’s behavior was until they’re an adult, as they work through their issues with a therapist or are exposed to healthier models for parenting. As you swap childhood stories with a partner or friends, the level of harm you endured may become more clear; likewise, raising your own children may make you realize some of the actions you normalized in you parents are things you would never do to your own children.

Bottom line, the things you didn’t experience in your youth might be the biggest indicator that something was wrong, and coming to terms with what you missed out on can help you move forward from your toxic parent’s inhibiting nature. Read on for some of the things you may not remember.

The Trump Administration Asked The Supreme Court To Legalize Firing Workers Just For Being Transgender

The Trump Administration Asked The Supreme Court To Legalize Firing Workers Just For Being Transgender

A brief filed by the Justice Department says federal law offers no protection to transgender workers who endure discrimination because of their gender identity.

Too Tired

I’m completely worn out, I’ll be back tomorrow.