Creating a Safe Tomorrow

Each year, November 20th marks Transgender Day of Remembrance. Beginning first as a vigil in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith, the day is intended as a moment to honor those lost to transphobia.

The trans community continues to face a disturbing amount of violence and discrimination and, consequently, is disproportionately affected by various mental health struggles. These challenges are the result of living in environments where identity is met with hostility instead of affirmation. Studies consistently show higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among transgender and nonbinary people—outcomes directly tied to stigma, rejection, and lack of access to gender-affirming care.

Honoring those we’ve lost means recommitting to building communities where trans people feel safe, supported, and seen. Where affirming mental health care is accessible, and identity is not a risk factor, but something to be celebrated🩵🏳️‍⚧️

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