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Connection and community are central to healing. In these video clips, staff from FORGE and MenHealing share how the Voice of Healing: Trans and Nonbinary Survivors SPEAK OUT project will cultivate...
TDOV: Monica Helms
Monica Helms – creator of the Trans Pride Flag, veteran, and activist – says “I SEE YOU.” She reminds us that life can be difficult, but all trans...
TDOV – Adrien Lawyer
Hi! I'm Adrien Lawyer, Executive Director of the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico. When I was a kid, one of the biggest challenges in my...
TDOV – Robyn Walters
Have I Been Seen? Robyn Walters Much of my life, I was seen as male, even though it didn’t always feel right. Relatively successful in a male role,...
TDOV – Jack Thompson
"I feel seen by my community." Jack Thompson - International Mr. Leather 2019 and Leatherman of Color 2019 - shares how he feels seen. Connect with...
TDOV – Sander Jennings
Thank you Sander Jennings for sharing! Recorded March 2021
Trans Day of Visibility 2021
To celebrate Trans Day of Visibility this year, we plan to share submissions from community members every day during March. We invite you to submit...
COVID Pods and Shifting Needs
As we continue navigating COVID-19, we are each are finding what is comfortable and safe-feeling for ourselves when considering who to include in...
Practice micro-inclusions all year long (Day 30)
Micro-inclusions are small steps to include someone who might be on the margins. They are symbolic actions that force us to recall the humanity of...
Link a Trans Survivor with Support and Information (Day 29)
The vast majority of trans community members has experienced trauma and violence. About half have survived sexual assault, and 50% have experienced...
Use “I’m Here for You” Cards (Day 28)
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...