Trans Day Of Visibility
I’ve been very nostalgic today. It’s well over 5 years since I began doing trans community work in Leeds and 4 years ago was the first of two Trans Prides in the city which I helped make happen. In my Facebook memories there are pictures of *hundreds* of us gathered together and making ourselves known. It’s been such an incredible privilege to have been a part of so many people’s journeys and working with such amazing people to bring us all together.
The last 2 years has been different of course. It feels so isolating not having that connection to the community we used to have. When we could gather together and scream that we are here and we are going no where.
Looking at these photos, I know we *are* still here, and there’s more of us who are able to be visible than ever. Although many of us are still apart, I know we are thinking of each other today. And I see you. This year we aren’t marching the streets, but we will keep marching forward together.
We are our own flags. Fly them high, friends.