Increasing awareness and visibility of the transgender community has improved the lives of real trans people, right here, right now. #TransWeek is dedicated to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address the issues the community faces. From gender-affirming photos to coming out posts, one of our favorite parts of #TransWeek is the many trans people taking the time to celebrate themselves and their friends.
Take a look at these moving posts from the trans community this #TransWeek.
Today is the first day I’m finally stating I’m trans
— so stress (@clzsostres) November 14, 2017
Happy #TransAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/ZNPGsgAkWZ
#TransAwarenessWeek
— hokage vader (@jackskywalker_) November 19, 2017
To figuring out i am and finally growing to love myself pic.twitter.com/XECeLHptNe
hi, I'm Echo! this is my first #transweek since coming out and I'm happier with myself than I've ever been (she/her) pic.twitter.com/tqPFVJtOuI
— Echolidays (@echotels) November 15, 2017
In honor of #TransAwarenessWeek, here's a collage of me & some of my black trans masc friends! Because the world doesn't see enough of us, but we out here shining! pic.twitter.com/ESTdhc3s6p
— Devin Michael Lowe (@ThatBoyYouLike) November 13, 2017
I didn’t plan to post a photo, but for the sake of awareness and visibility.. here's an example of a transmasculine non-binary ecologist who values empathy, feminism, mountains, & my fluffy dog. I exist. We exist. We're people#TransAwarenessWeek #OneExampleOfWhatTransLooksLike pic.twitter.com/K2Mv17xsm6
— Ash Zemenick (@mtn_ash) November 18, 2017
Almost 1 year into my transition. Lost some Facebook friends but i made real friends. Started puberty at 35, painful hair removal sessions. Fought harassment & social anxiety, Found strength & calm, A desire to be social again. I found myself. #TransWeek #TransAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/DSob7Z3PdY
— Moon_Shiners (@THEMOONSHINER5) November 14, 2017
‘Tis me, your fave nonbinary babe #TransAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/Nn3JvyAWNw
— #SAVETPS (@MelancolicxSol) November 15, 2017
happy #TransAwarenessWeek ! i'm so proud to be who i am even though it's confusing and difficult at times ! i'm non-binary/a trans masc person who uses they/them pronouns ! pic.twitter.com/qbgo4uUEug
— kasey (@kath_colemann) November 14, 2017
Transgender awareness week is here again (even though you should just continually be aware not just for one week) so I thought I'd let any trans women and men know that you are worth everything and deserve happiness and comfort in being yourself pic.twitter.com/3aFY4pdGvs
— Kat Black-Williams (@Kathrynblack28) November 15, 2017
"You know what that is? Growth" african transbois are out here #TransAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/p9Ix3apGCD
— Lee Mokobe (@LeeMokobe) November 16, 2017
It’s my #birthday today. I’m here to unapologetically celebrate myself. I’ve made it this far, and I’m not stopping now. #TransIsBeautiful pic.twitter.com/cuPXmAPTrd
— Jade Phoenix (@_Jade_Phoenix_) November 15, 2017
#TransAwarenessWeek
— zac (@ZacNicholas19) November 19, 2017
Ive been out for 3 years and while I still struggle sometimes, I can genuinely say that without accepting myself as a trans man I would not be alive today. I wouldnt be able to be comfortable & happy w/ myself like I am in these pics. Im proud to be trans pic.twitter.com/Q4FmuKjkbz
More About #TransWeek
GLAAD spotlighted a range of transgender voices and experiences this #TransWeek. In partnership with them., GLAAD teamed up with notable non-binary advocates influencers and influencers to unpack what it means to be non-binary in the #BeyondTheBinary photo series. In the #BeyondTheSurface video series, GLAAD sat down with transgender people and their families for a look beyond the surface of what it means to be trans. GLAAD also created a guide to how you can join the fight against anti-trans policies and highlighted content created by trans people, about trans people. To learn more about #TransWeek, visit www.glaad.org/transweek.
