Our employee resource group has been planning our first Trans Day of Visibility event and half the group wants something visible and celebratory while the other half is worried about safety and drawing unwanted attention. We're supposed to be supporting each other but we can't agree on what support looks like.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group meant to provide solidarity is discovering that safety, visibility, and advocacy can pull in seemingly opposite directions when lived experiences of risk vary widely.
“Where Are You with Transgender experience and identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.