With the recent election results in, we recognize that this period can still be intense and stressful for trans folks. Political outcomes often amplify issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that may feel challenging to…
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…
This article is the third in a series on digital safety for trans people. Read the articles on Digital Privacy for Trans Folks and on How to Spot and Remove Apps Installed to Spy on You. If you’ve ever googled…
This article is the second in a series on digital safety for trans people. Read the articles on Digital Privacy for Trans Folks and on Taking Control of Your Digital Identity. Stalkerware is a type of spyware that enables remote…
This article is the first in a series on digital safety for trans people. Read the articles on How to Spot and Remove Apps Installed to Spy on You and Taking Control of Your Digital Identity. For many of us,…
Listen. A sad non-binary person wiping away a tear. The Gender Spectrum Collection. It’s OK to be alarmed, but don’t panic. Understand their circumstances. Put the blame where it belongs. Remind them that they’re welcome to call us. Take care…
Trans Lifeline does not engage in non-consensual active rescue. Since our founding, we have been divested from the police. That means that if you call us and are in crisis, we will not call 911 or the police — unless you…
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…
