by FORGE Intern | Nov 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
The vast majority of trans community members has experienced trauma and violence. About half have survived sexual assault, and 50% have experienced intimate partner violence. 57% have experienced family rejection, and 53% have been verbally harassed or disrespected in...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
FORGE has taken the mystery out of how to support a trans survivor by creating and sharing a card that you can hand a survivor telling them the ways in which you are prepared to support them. Especially during these particularly tense times because of COVID-19,...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
While it may not be possible during these COVID times to share lunch with a friend, there are many ways to connect with food. Many trans folks are struggling with food insecurity and/or are working essential jobs and are too tired to come home to cook. Here are some...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Thirty percent (30%) of transgender and non-binary individuals who are employed report experiencing problems or discrimination at work each year. Many trans and non-binary employees feel there is not much, if anything, they can do to counter this difficult situation....
by FORGE Intern | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you eagerly rush to your mailbox every day to welcome in a new pile of junk mail and bills? Probably not. During the days of COVID-19, more and more of us have been using old school methods to communicate with our friends and loved ones. We’ve written longhand...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are all feeling a bit isolated, lonely, or disconnected these days. Many of us are using the concepts of “pods” to create a small group of people who we have in our “inner circle” – who we have made agreements with about COVID-19 safety and have a shared commitment...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it can seem that trans elders are like hens’ teeth in a sea of predominately trans and non-binary young people. If you are a trans elder, you may well feel that most available sources of support and information are geared toward people many decades younger,...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Remember those who died as a result of anti-trans violence. Nurture yourself and your community. Take the time to reflect, connect, and remember. Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). Many communities around the country hold formal vigils to mark this...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Transgender Day Of Remembrance (TDOR) events are likely to look very different this year, but many of the feelings will be the same. TDOR is hard for many people. While some are comforted and feel supported by gathering together to mourn those who had their lives...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Did you know you can save a life – easily? You can do so through very small actions. This year FORGE continued studying the linkages between the lifelong health and violence disparities transgender and non-binary adults suffer from, and what happens to us as children...
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