She’ll Always Remember The Words

You can't love someone but hate their autism. It's a part of who we are. Yes, you can dislike parts of our autism, like I'm sure there are parts of other people you don't like. However, the parts of us you do love? They're a part of our autism too!

This policy has not been adopted, but we need to prepare ourselves for the possibility. Trans people are not the first to be targeted in this way, and I doubt we'll be the last.

Fellow trans folks, read the proposal and note what common jargon and symbols are increasingly becoming risky to use. Adapt how you see fit for your situation. If you work in an industry that requires extensive background investigations or security clearance, have a backup career ready. Operate under the assumption that all of your social media posts have been scraped and analyzed. Assume people will snitch on you.

If you currently sell or display trans pride merch, be prepared to be harassed in new ways and evaluate risks accordingly.

I don't think they will immediately start rounding us up, but I do believe this will fold LGBTQ orgs, make trans symbols effectively illegal, push trans people out of government careers, encourage healthcare pros to stop offering care, and give authorities license to harass and detain us.

That all sounds grim, but remember, America has a history of doing this throughout the fight for civil rights. Do not become a nihilist, but do consider how this could impact your life in the short and long terms.

Cis people, note how they are including "any gender nonconforming" in their definitions. You are also in the crosshairs.

Above all, don't make any rash decisions right now. There is malice here, but also incompetence. But do have serious conversations with the people in your life about what would happen if this comes to pass and make whatever plans you can to remain resilient.