trans-wonderland:

Some ways to make life easier on trans people:

❤ Introduce yourself with what pronouns you use. This helps letting people know your pronouns and finding out people’s pronouns a more common practice, therefore making it easier for trans people to get correctly gendered. It also helps with telling people your trans friends pronouns without “outing” them

💙 Use “they” more. Just because someone has long hair, doesn’t mean they’re female. Not assuming pronouns saves trans people (& you) from a lot of embarrassment and distress

💚 Stop gendering everything. Clothing is cloth, soap is soap, just because it looks or smells a certain way doesn’t mean it’s “women’s” or “men’s” Stopping this will not only help trans people who hear you from being ashamed of using something for “the wrong gender”, but will also help enforce the idea of unisex marketing, creating a more comfortable experience for trans people everywhere.

💛Stop with the “male or female” Not everyone fits into those boxes, & acknowledging that will help trans peeps you love feel more comfortable around you & opens other people up to the spectrum of gender.

💜 Educate yourself on trans topics. This will not only help you be a more supportive friend, but will also help you keep others informed!

❤Reach out to struggling trans people. Let them know that there are people who accept them for who they are, & see them in a positive light. Many trans people have no support.

💙 Stand up for trans people when you see someone bashing them.

💚 Donate to lgbt+ organizations when you can. Even $5 can help. If it wasn’t for lgbt+ originations many trans people would never be able to transition, or even live.

💛 Know what is appropriate. I’m all for educating yourself, but sometimes certain questions should be saved for close friends or google. If you wouldn’t feel comfortable answering the equivalent to your question to the same person, it’s probably best not to ask them. (I.e. don’t ask a trans man how he has sex if you wouldn’t feel comfortable telling him you’re favorite position.) Also, just because you’d feel comfortable doesn’t make it okay. Read social ques, & know who you’re talking to.

💜 Spread awareness. Share positive trans posts, correct people who step out of line, help people be informed,

💖 Most importantly: Respect & support people regardless of how they identify.