Refers to who you are attracted to (sexual orientation). T (Transgender): Refers to who you are (gender identity).
Access to gender-affirming care—supported by major medical associations worldwide—remains a critical necessity for mental health and well-being. Simultaneously, social affirmation, such as the correct use of a person's chosen name and pronouns, serves as a simple yet life-saving act of basic human respect.
For cisgender members of the LGBTQ community, supporting the transgender community requires moving beyond passive acceptance. It means: