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For Transgender Day of Visibility, watch these stories from Trans Americans exploring the joys, challenges, and complexities of being transgender in the United States.

Trans history in America is one of struggle and of joy, of creating a new world. On Transgender Day of Visibility, we uplift stories from transgender and gender non-conforming Americans, amplify their fight for equality, and celebrate their contributions to society.

My American dream is be able to live as an American citizen with all the rights and privileges as other Americans. To live my life in pride as...

Kathy C.
Lewes, DE
17 Aug 2020
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Adrian J.
Billings, MT
21 Sep 2020
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Kimberly A.
Indianapolis, IN
25 Sep 2020
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Family looks like the chosen few that love me for who I am. As a transgender man that grew up in Alabama, there were certain expectations for how I was supposed to express myself. I had to dress and act a certain way based entirely on...
Anonymous
San Antonio, TX
04 Mar 2021
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I stand for Trans rights.

Al C.
Boston, MA
07 Oct 2020
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Andy D.
Pittsburg, CA
30 Sep 2020
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Looking ahead, I will go to college and be able to pay for it. After getting my BFA, I'll start working at the mental health treatment residential that I started my recovery in. Maybe I'll pursue a master's degree. I'll get top surgery and my voice...
Alex R.
New York, NY
18 Sep 2020
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Penny G.
Brooklyn, NY
18 Sep 2020
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Sebastian F.
Brooklyn, NY
08 Jan 2021
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Lily A.
Providence, RI
01 Sep 2020
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Charlotte D.
Denver, CO
20 Aug 2020
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Hanson G.
Salem, NH
19 Aug 2020
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I took a risk when…

Alexis N.
Spearfish, SD
29 May 2020
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The people I relate to are those who know what it's like to live in a society not designed for them. I acknowledge that society is designed...

August B.
Sioux Falls, SD
31 May 2020
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I never expected the love I would receive when I began my transition

Deanna E.
Owensboro, KY
28 May 2020
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Gwendolyn C.
Athens, GA
23 Mar 2021
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I took a risk when I told I came out to My Presbyterian University Friends as Transgender, I thought they would reject me by saying I was sinning, but surprisingly they were very accepting, in fact, one of My Guy Friends asked me to have a...
Megan E.
San Antonio, TX
08 Aug 2020
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Erica K.
Estherville, IA
31 Jul 2020
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At this point in my life...

Liz L.
Minneapolis, MN
31 Jul 2020
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At this point in my life after 15+ years of trying to bury my truth I finally came to terms with being transgender at 31. My old life ended when I came out. I lost friends, family, and a spouse. After all these years I finally...
Rain G.
Redmond, WA
14 Jul 2020
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Adi L.
San juan, PR
24 Jun 2020
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At this point in my life I am free from conflict and depression for the first time in my life. Transitioning saved my life.

Jamie S.
Omaha, NE
24 Jun 2020
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Anonymous
Memphis, TN
22 Jun 2020
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Stacie P.
Hattiesburg, MS
12 Jun 2020
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