| Aspect | LGB (mostly cisgender) | Transgender | |--------|------------------------|--------------| | | Sexual orientation (who you love) | Gender identity (who you are) | | Medical access | Not typically required | Often needs hormones/surgery | | Legal battles | Marriage, adoption, employment | ID documents, bathroom access, healthcare coverage | | Violence patterns | Hate crimes based on perceived orientation | High rates of fatal violence (especially trans women of color) |

Transition is a personal, non-linear process. Not all trans people pursue all (or any) of these steps:

Identity is internal; expression is how one presents (clothing, hair, behavior).

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Maya's journey began in a dimly lit basement studio, where she met Elena, a fierce and unapologetic activist. Elena's eyes held the weight of a thousand battles won and lost, and her presence was a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. As they talked, Maya realized that her project was about more than just pictures; it was about reclaiming a narrative that had been stolen and distorted for far too long.