If you’re cisgender and part of LGBTQ+ spaces, your job is to listen, learn, and use your privilege to protect trans siblings. If you’re trans, your identity and existence are valid—no matter what anyone says.

But it’s important to recognize that while we share a fight for liberation, the trans community has its own distinct history, struggles, and triumphs that are often different from—but deeply intertwined with—LGBQ experiences.

Here’s a solid, thoughtful post about the transgender community within LGBTQ culture. Feel free to use or adapt it for social media, a blog, or a discussion forum. Beyond the Acronym: Understanding the Trans Community in LGBTQ+ Culture

There’s no true LGBTQ+ culture without trans people. Period.