Az Franco

It’s ok to mourn your childhood, as a trans person

to anyone who wishes they could re-live their years authentically – i see & feel you x

If the “jokes” you make come at the expense of others you are not very funny.

friendly reminder that it’s not funny to be a dickhead x

There are NO pro’s to banning abortion

abortion should not be a political decision. to deny anyone an abortion is to deprive them of their basic human rights. cisgender men should not be making laws about pregnant people’s bodies. support the fight / protect abortion access by donating to the fundraiser on my IG profile in collaboration with @annie_wu_22 & @feminist forContinue reading “There are NO pro’s to banning abortion”

My gender identity is not political

i am not making a political statement simply by existing and here is why x

Trans kids deserve access to healthcare

CW: mentions of mental issues & dysphoria Society has done very little for trans youth, for many years.⁣With the common view that children are “too young” to know their gender identity, as well as the lack of education & support in place for them and their peers, trans kids are and have been for years,Continue reading “Trans kids deserve access to healthcare”

Stop asking trans people invasive questions

we are tired & we need more no matter your intentions, it harms trans people to be regularly asked invasive questions not only are questions like inappropriate but they’re also unnecessary – you don’t need to know the answers, in order to respect us. “when are you having the surgery?”“what parts do you have downContinue reading “Stop asking trans people invasive questions”

NEVER use someones dead-name

you don’t need to know who someone was, in order to respect who they are. dead naming threatens & invalidates a persons authentic gender identity, not forgetting how hurtful it can be.⁣it doesn’t matter what name a person “used to use”. if they don’t use it now, neither do you. not when talking about someoneContinue reading “NEVER use someones dead-name”

Let’s stop asking trans people how they have sex

& stop thinking about it. we’re tired.

straight is not the template

let’s start acting like there are infinite ways to experience sexuality / gender being straight / cisgender is not the ‘normal’ way to live – it’s just one of many alternatives. let’s stop forcing heteronormativity & the gender binary as if it’s the only way. let’s stop expecting kids to be straight / cisgender –Continue reading “straight is not the template”

having trans friends doesn’t automatically make you a trans ally

“i’m not transphobic, i know loads of trans people” knowing us / being friends with us doesn’t automatically mean you are an ally to us allyship takes active work & time being an ally requires listening to trans people, using the correct name & pronouns, practicing gender neutral language, learning how best to support transContinue reading “having trans friends doesn’t automatically make you a trans ally”