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Scenario

How to handle being tokenized as transgender inspiration

I'm three years into my transition and people keep telling me how 'brave' I am but honestly I just feel tired of being everyone's inspiration when I'm just trying to live my life.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The burden of representation transforms personal journey into public performance, exhausting the very person being celebrated.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Transgender experience and identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.