Stories

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Southern member James supported kyne peer, Nick. Meet Nick!        fly home I fashioned myself blades, whittled away at my body, convinced I could never love something so wrong. My body deserved to be hated; […]

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Western member Ascher supported his peer, who is also on our youth council and based in the Midwest, Clorise. Meet Clorise! Hello my name is Ascher. I am 17 years old and I interviewed

TRUTH works to uplift the stories and narratives of trans + nonbinary young people everywhere; we also know our stories can take various mediums. Enjoy this poem written by Lena from Georgia. In the Sands by Lena Time Is called so many things A river An ocean A universe A burden A gift I never

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Northeast member Cruzilious supported their mentor a.t. in sharing this story. Meet a.t.! *Special thanks to a.t. for sitting down and taking the time to dig deep and answer these questions. When talking, a.t.

Following the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and PRIDE Month, two of our youth organizers (Willow and Ella) sat down to talk about what pride means to them. Take a look and listen to their words as they explore the impacts of pride, community and power. What does pride mean to you?  Ella: To

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Northeast member Jayy supported their friend Leoluca in sharing this story. Meet Leo! Hello everyone! My name is Jessy, I’m a third-year Pro Writing student, and I will be sharing a piece I wrote

Two of our National TRUTH Council Members, Avery and Hanzo, share reflections on reproductive justice and their thoughts on the movement. Avery [Atlanta, GA] My name is Avery, and I use they/them or he/him pronouns. Atlanta has been my home for the past 10 years. It’s never been perfect, but lately things are seeming to

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Midwest member Micah interviewed Geovanni. Meet Geovanni! MICAH: What is your name, pronouns, sexuality, star sign(s) and gender identity? GEOVANNI: My name Geovanni and I’m queer as hell. I’m a Scorpio sun, Leo moon,

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Western member Sam uplifts the story of Rami. Read Rami’s interview here! Q: What is your name and pronouns? A: My name is Rami and I use they/them pronouns. I’m 18 years old. Q:

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Southern member Willow uplifts the story of Carmen. Read Carmen’s interview here! Q: What is your name/pronouns/identity and what does that mean for you? A: My name is Carmen, I use she/her pronouns, and

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Western member M uplifts Savion. Read Savion’s interview here! What is your name + what does it mean to you? Savion; For me, it’s like a second wind. I feel free and comfortable to

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Western member Ella uplifts the poetic work of Toby. Read Toby’s trans slam poem! When I was 13, I asked my sister if I looked like a boy, and I didn’t understand why my

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Midwest member Dexter interviewed Finn. Meet Finn! Finn’s Story (text below) Genderfluid/Transmasc F: I got off the bus today and these kids were trying to figure out what my gender is. D: And how

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Southwest member Andres nterviewed Deion via Twitter. Meet Maritza! Introduce yourself! What is your preferred name and pronouns? How old are you? What is the story behind your name? Maritza (She/Her and They/Them). I

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Southwest member Andres nterviewed Deion via Twitter. Meet Deion! What is your preferred name and pronouns? How old are you? What is the history behind your name? My name is Deion. I’m 20 years

Hey y’all my name is Freya, I am 17 years old and I live in the Tri-state area. I was assigned female at birth and was raised accordingly, but growing up I felt like I wasn’t completely female. I knew I liked feminine things, but I also leaned towards masculine behaviors and activities. As a

My name is Lee, and I love to read, mostly Harry Potter, in my free time, as well as bake. I was assigned female at birth, but I never felt comfortable with being called a girl. I also disliked when people assumed I liked “girly” things, like the color pink, Barbie dolls, and dresses/skirts. However,

I know what its like to feel alone. To feel like no one knows the real you. Like you’re playing a part in a play, wearing a mask, living in fear that someday, somehow someone will learn your secret and life as you know it will never be the same. To have to hide a

My name is Andres, I am 20 years old and live in Arizona. I have been living as a gender diverse person for the past 4 years. There are not many trans and gender non-conforming resources that are translated into Spanish, so it’s difficult to try to educate many of my family members and people

Unapologetically Me Hi, my name is Mulani. First and foremost, thank you for clicking on my story which means you’re one step closer to helping someone like me have a chance at success in life. Now you may be asking yourself, “Someone like her, what does that mean?” Well, let me tell you because all