Look to the elders 💜

Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

In times of uncertainty, seeking wisdom and perspective from queer and trans elders is not just valuable—it's crucial.

But what's an elder?

I found a few definitions:

"Someone who has lived through significant eras of trans and queer history"

"Someone who serves as a source of experience and guidance for younger generations"

"Anyone who has lived long enough to offer perspective on resilience, activism, and identity"

"A person who has identified as trans, gender non-conforming, and/or nonbinary for a considerable length of time and seems to know what they're doing"

(that last one is definitely my favorite)

Trans and queer elders are part of a long legacy of resistance. They've been through dark times before and can offer wisdom and hope right now.

Inspiring words from trans elders are here, here, and here.

What have you learned from trans elders?

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