Transgender Day of Visibility

By Patricia Trimble (MO)

Each and every Transgender Member of the Black & Pink Family: WE SEE YOU

We celebrate with you in your leadership, your vision, your victories, and provide emotional support when you think you have been defeated, and exude joyful pride when you pick yourself up, reorganize your thoughts and refuse to take no for an answer

WE SEE YOU For your strength, determination and refusal to bend to the gender demands of those who refuse to accept. For remembering always that self care is choosing not to argue with people who are committed to misunderstanding you

Jessica, Our Warrior Princes, WE SEE YOU in all that you do to battle an unjust system, to fight for the right of every Trans Person to proudly stand up and declare what has been denied for so long

WE SEE YOU and your love of community and compassion for everyone, not just those of us you know personally.

Alexis My Beautiful Sister, WE SEE YOU in your pride and your strength, standing tall, leading by example and showing what dignity and respect means WE SEE YOU in your unwavering dedication to loyalty, never turning your back on friends or family.

Bree My Beautiful Daughter, WE SEE YOU as you grow and learn to become a powerful advocate for our community, overcoming your own doubts and learning to draw from your inner strengths

WE SEE YOU as you walk with pride and dignity, displaying affection not just for those closest to you, but even more to those dysfunctional souls who need a smile the most.

RaQueen WE SEE YOU with the strength and will for survival held by only the bravest of our warriors, held down without human contact for far too long

WE SEE YOU and recognize your beauty, compassion and love as we continue to fight and advocate for your removal from the torturous environment forced on you years ago.

Briyanah, Sabrina, Chelsea, Summer, Princess and BrookeLynn Beautiful Daughters, WE SEE YOU in the pride of your conviction to be your authentic self, never giving up, never listening to those who would tell you you have gone as far as you can in your treatment

WE SEE YOU as you grow beyond the misogynistic views of many, as you embrace your inner nurturing nature and give hope and dignity to so many.

Marrisa, Joanna, Angel, Stephanie, RaeLynn, Amanda, and Tiffany Beautiful Daughters, WE SEE YOU as young Blossoming Women continuously growing and maturing into your authentic selves

WE SEE YOU as you prioritize your goals and move forward with the understanding that every day, you are in school and learning the lessons of life and the secrets, and pains, of womanhood.

Michelle Adams and Jami Naturalite Beautiful and Dear Friends, WE SEE YOU We see your strength and determination, your refusal to accept a negative response when it comes to treatment

WE SEE YOU as you are nearing the end of forced separation from friends and family, moving forward with hopeful visions of a future where you are known to all as your authentic self.