Voices
“Her smile just shined and I couldn’t help but think ‘gee, this is what she looks like happy.’ It was a revelation.”
Sylvester & Trianna | Tacoma
“When something as basic as your gender is out of sync, it is all you can think about.”
Everett | Walla Walla
“In the rare instance that I do have a bad day, it makes me feel empowered to know that the law is on my side.”
Cheryl | Gig Harbor
“It was on a September evening when my 4 ½ year old turned to me and whispered, ‘Mommy, why did God make me a boy? I’m really a girl.'”
Meghan & Maya | Federal Way
“As a parent, your first instinct is always to defend your child—even if internally, the conversation you’re having is much different.”
Betsy | Spokane
“‘We love you for who you are and all that matters is that you have a good life,’ my mom told me.”
Briana | Lakewood
“I’m lucky to work with a supportive group of people, but not all transgender Washingtonians do.”
Jason | Seattle
“Even though I started to become more comfortable in my body, my guitar began to feel like a phantom limb.”
Claire | Seattle
“It was my turn to learn the lesson that people can surprise you if you keep your heart open.”
Jaymi | Des Moines
“Our home serves as a reminder that sisterhood is stronger than the abuse and prejudice.”
Amy | Seattle
“Despite living a life that appeared complete, something was always missing. I knew I wasn’t being true to myself.”
Clark | Mercer Island