This is my third Trans Day Of Remembrance in Colorado. And probably the one I’m feeling, and celebrating, the most — at least, until now.
The first one, in 2022, I was sick/recovering from COVID.
Last year, TDOR 2023 almost passed unnoticed for me because I was so swamped with work.
This year, I’m fully tuned in for TDOR 2024. Partly because of the new, horrific political & social reality. But partly — mostly, more positively — because of where I am in my life now: more confident and comfortable in my own nonbinary trans identity; surrounded by queer, nonbinary, trans people and communities at different levels of closeness and intimacy — some very dear and close trans and/or nonbinary friends; my nonbinary transmasc housemate; a neighborhood full of queer, and many specifically trans and/or nonbinary, persons; the gay men’s chorus; the people with whom I collaborate for the inclusive, gender-expansive activities for trans/nonbinary athletes.
I will be celebrating TDOR with a new transmasc friend this evening within community. There will probably be a mix of intense emotions coming up, but I’m looking forward to it and feel ready for it.
The Little Prince and the Fox 