“if i hadn’t come out as trans i’d be dead right now” is a really common narrative, and it’s true for a lot of people, and it’s a big part of why trans rights are so important—it’s a life and death issue for so many of us.

but also. i just want to make it very clear: it’s ok to be trans even if it doesn’t reach life and death urgency for you. even if it’s *never* going to reach that point for you.

it doesn’t have to relieve pain. you can do it even if it’s just to feel *good*.