TW: blood, gore, surgery, self harm

Hello readers! Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. Today is a celebration of the resiliency of all trans people around the world. This is especially true now, when hatred and bigotry towards the community seems to grow every day. Today is a day to loudly and proudly be our most authentic selves!

We also think about the many closeted trans folks, who might not feel safe coming out, and try to be beacons of light in a dark world. We try to show trans youth that it does get better, so that they can imagine a bright future as their authentic selves.

I am steadily working on a painting series about my own transness. The series, “Dysphoria”, is based on my journey towards top surgery, and the joy and peace that came after surgery.

Also, here’s a progress picture of the last of the series (or second to last? 🤔