Trans Day of Visibility (March 31) doesn't resonate with all trans people. It can be hard and uncomfortable and unsafe to be visible.
Tuck Woodstock, journalist and host of the Gender Reveal podcast, told VICE, "Trans people being hyper-visible is actively harming us...when you are visible but you are not protected, you are in danger.”
Woodstock and a team of volunteers organizes the popular Trans Day of Having a Nice Snack, sharing money for snacks throughout the community, as an alternative to the Day of Visibility.
But for those who are relatively safe and comfortable wearing a pride shirt in public, or coming out on social media, visibility can be a way to inspire and reassure others.
It's that time of year again! Check out Mercury Stardust's 5th annual Stream-a Thon to raise money for trans healthcare:
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Wearing rainbows: how I really feel about being visible
I ordered a pair of rainbow sunglasses, "kid size."
I have a small face, I wanted some sun protection for my summer hikes, and, I thought it would be fun to show a little subtle LGBTQ+ pride.
The sunglasses arrived and I immediately had regrets.
