Dear community,

When anti-trans headlines land beside other stories of state violence and loss, like recent fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis that have shaken communities across the country, it can feel overwhelming, frightening, and deeply personal. To take action and know how to best show up for our community, we need to stay attuned to what our bodies are feeling.

That is why, when the news feels heavy, we want to pause with you.

Take one slow breath in through your nose.
Hold for a count of three.
Exhale gently.
Repeat.
Your body is here. You are here.

Trans people have always existed. Trans joy, creativity, love, and brilliance cannot be legislated away. No headline can erase who you are or the futures we are building together. You are not required to read every article or explain your existence. Protecting your energy is sustainability. Our movements are bigger than any single news cycle, and you are part of a long lineage of courage.

If you’re looking for support right now, you don’t have to navigate this alone. We offer various resources and a Legal Information Help Desk to support trans and gender-nonconforming people navigating discrimination, harm, or uncertainty. And if you want to donate to Minnesotans organizing in response to state violence, check out Stand With Minnesota's vetted directory.

We’re still here. We still deserve safety, joy, and self-determination. And we are building a future rooted in care, together.

With care and solidarity,
Transgender Law Center

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Transgender Law Center
PO Box 70976
Oakland, CA 94612
United States

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