04/01/2023
I don’t know what to say. I don’t want to take away from folks who need to the space. But being a creator, and a small business woman, I can’t sit in silence and I need to show up for those I love, although silence is comforting, I don’t want to be.
In honor of Trans Visibility Day yesterday, I was inspired to design something after tuning into the 30+ hour livestream hosted by and I’ve loved her videos for a while now but seeing how strong and resilient she has been, fighting and being present amongst all the hate is incredible. I know folks are fighting every single day to be seen, just as they are, and yet this world crushes the love and joy of them. And by world, I mean PEOPLE, other humans tearing other humans, like you and I, who seek love and acceptance.
I am not trans or non-binary, but I love people who are, and folks I’ve never even met and people who have yet to embrace their identity.
It’s infuriating seeing media exploiting a demographic of people for the actions of another, rights being stripped away, and safety not being prioritized.
I. CAN’T. IMAGINE. That is privilege. Because I can’t even imagine how that must feel to walk everyday as the butt of someone’s jokes, or the center of so much hatred only for simply existing and TRYING to exist in a world that exudes hate…
I’m tired. I imagine you are too. I see you, I hear you, I wanna be here for you. And I don’t know everything or what to do but if I can share that I am a safe space for others, I have to. Because safety is everything and I know for me, I want that so desperately in the connection of others.
We are interconnected, and have more similarities and experiences than we realize. Hate is not the answer. STOP.
To my Trans, non binary, LGBTQIA2S+ loves: thank you for showing up.
I love you. Today, yesterday, and tomorrow. I wanna see your joy! I’m so sorry this world effing BLOWSSSS and not the pleasurable kind.
Ash
