In recent years, much of the political friction surrounding LGBTQ+ rights has shifted specifically toward trans-inclusive healthcare and sports.

Maya paused, her expression softening. "That’s the beauty of this community. We spent so long being told there was only one way to exist. Here, the 'transgender community' isn't a monolith. It’s a workshop. You don’t find yourself all at once; you stitch yourself together, piece by piece, with a little help from people who have the thread."

Trans people face higher rates of workplace discrimination and housing instability compared to cisgender gay and lesbian individuals.