So... this is weird. I’ve decided to come out... as a cis woman. Sorry about that. Thank you all for accepting me unquestioningly into this uniquely beautiful community. It has been enriching and invaluable to question and explore my gender, even if sometimes it was tough. 1/?

I’ve gained the understanding that it is deeply dehumanising to expect anyone to cite numerous scientific articles just to prove their own existence and inherent knowledge of themselves. I’ve learned that the obsession with placing people neatly into boxes is destructive... 2/?

And serves no purpose other than hurtful exclusion. I’ve experienced a little of the vile abuse and ridicule, being monstered, threatened and painted as a hellbound predator, all for the heinous crime of trying to live my own life in a way that feels true to myself. 3/?

I’ve met so many incredible and inspiring people, too many to count,with more empathy in their little finger than the average cis person has in their entire body.I’ve seen how obsessive bullies target trans people with virtual impunity and it has been a gut-punch to the soul. 4/?

I’ve learned how easy it is to be casually ignorant of the very real suffering of minorities and have become a more self-aware, personally accountable person who hopes to never stop learning. 5/?

I have raged with you, cried with you, laughed with you, comforted and been comforted by you and tried my best to fight for you. These are the things I value most and they will never, ever change. I will be your ally, confidant and friend for as long as I draw breath. I love you.

Gosh, all the love and support in these replies https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😭" title="Laut schreiendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Laut schreiendes Gesicht">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Rotes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Herz">

Please do feel free to cite this thread and its responses as the perfect counter to TERF lies about the ‘trans cult’ and detransitioners.

This is the only place I’ve felt truly free and accepted unconditionally. Thank you x