Posts by Kai Cheng Thom
8 Tips for Trans Women of Color Who Are Considering Suicide
“Sometimes, it is all you can do to keep yourself breathing.” If you’re a trans woman of color who’s thinking about suicide, you’re not alone. Here are the lessons that helped this author keep breathing, even on the hardest days.
Read More6 Ways the Healthcare Industry Needs to Stop Abusing Trans People
This problem is deeper than “good or bad apples” practicing medicine – there’s a dangerous culture of medical abuse against trans people. Here are some of the most common ways this abuse happens – and why it needs to stop.
Read More6 Things Every Man Who Dates Trans Women Needs to Know
Because of transmisogyny, dating trans women comes with intense social stigma. Here’s one trans woman’s affirming guidance on navigating shame, loving trans women, and loving yourself.
Read MoreStill Think Trans Women Have Male Privilege? These 7 Points Prove They Don’t
The debate is fierce, bitter, and as old as second wave feminism: do trans women experience male privilege? Some people believe they do, but here’s the important information they’re missing.
Read More9 Ways We Can Make Social Justice Movements Less Elitist and More Accessible
Ever participated in these ways of making social justice communities exclusive? They’re pretty common, but this author’s got some ways to include everyone – and some really good points about why it matters.
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