If you want something do this Trans Awareness Week, here are some asks you can tackle!
Friday November 13th
Let’s start with identity! What does being trans mean to you? How has your relationship to and understanding of being trans changed over time?
Saturday November 14th
Combating ignorance. What do you want more people to understand about being trans? Are there any pervasive myths or misconceptions that you want to challenge? What trans issues do you think need talked about more?
Sunday November 15th
Share your knowledge of trans history! Or ponder upon some part(s) of trans history that you wish you knew about. Or talk about how to go about learning about trans history.
Monday November 16th
Being trans is often correlated with dysphoria. Let’s spotlight gender euphoria and celebrate trans happiness instead! Have you ever experienced euphoria or otherwise comfort and happiness regarding your identity? What inspires this? What makes you feel safe? What do you do for yourself to affirm who you are and feel good about yourself? What do allies and loved ones do that helps affirm you?
Tuesday November 17th
Let’s talk about trans health: physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, etc. Anything and everything goes. Facts you know about trans health that you wish more people knew, instances of bigotry, how societal and personal reactions to being trans has impacted your healthy in any way, recommendations of trans friend health centers, questions you have, how self-acceptance has impacted your health in any way, etc.
Wednesday November 18th
Community. What issues still need tackled within trans communities themselves? Where do you go to create a sense of connection and support for yourself? What steps can non-trans-specific communities take to purposefully make their spaces more open, accepting, and safe for trans people? How do you protect yourself or act differently in trans-specific and non-trans-specific spaces? Why is community important to you? What does a sense of community provide to you?
Thursday November 19th
As we head into Trans Day of Remembrance (Nov 20), let’s end out TAW on a good note. It’s trans positivity day! Share affirmations, validation, humor, memes, personal achievements, media recs, art, etc. all about celebrating and uplifting trans people. <3