Chest binding is a gender-affirming practice done by all kinds of different people. Some people bind to reduce gender dysphoria. Some bind to present in a way that feels more aligned with their gender identity. Some folks bind because they…
Everything You Need to Know About HRT Resources, Microgrants, and Needs Self-Assessment We believe that trans-affirming health care should be universally accessible, fully covered by insurance companies, with zero out-of-pocket cost to trans people. Until we build that world, we…
Trans Broadcasters Launch Peer2Peer.Live On March 20, Trans Lifeline launched Peer2Peer.Live to fill gaps left by Twitch’s lack of identity-based tagging that left minority streamers with limited to no discoverability options on the platform. As the #TransTagNow demands for identity-based…
Taking Control of your Digital Identity 10/28/2020 If you’ve ever googled your name, maybe feelings of surprise and anxiety sprang up after seeing the first page of results. There’s a chance that information that you didn’t share or maybe even…
How to Spot and Remove Apps Installed to Spy on You Published 9/3/2020 This article is the second in a series on digital safety for trans people. Read the first article on private & anonymous browsing for trans people. Stalkerware, a…
Digital Privacy for Trans Folks 7/2/2020 For many of us, the first step in seeking support in our trans journey is with an internet search. That’s how we find funds to update and correct our names and/or gender markers on…
Supporting a Trans Friend in Crisis: What you can do instead of calling 911 Listen. Your friend told you for a reason. They trust you to be there, so listen deeply and hear what they say. Before suggesting resources or…
Why to not call the police on trans people in crisis: Things to consider when supporting a friend 6/9/2020 Trans Lifeline does not engage in non-consensual active rescue. Since our founding, we have been divested from the police. That means that…
Álvaro Gamio Cuervo talks Spanish Language Services and the Future of the Hotline. 11/11/2019 This blog post is part of a series of interviews in which we invite you to learn more about our Hotline work from the perspective of…
November 11, 2018 | 4 min. read Trans Lifeline was built on the radical hope that when we take care of each other, we can move the whole world; that no matter what we’re up against, no matter how long…
