I'd like to remind folks that November 20th is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we mourn those in the trans community who didn't make it until the end of the year, especially those who were victims of targeted violence. Whether you're trans yourself, have trans family members or friends, or are an unattached ally, I encourage you to find a local TDoR event and honor our fallen siblings. It's always a sobering experience seeing how many names are listed during a vigil. Here's hoping that these lists get shorter in the future.

Stay strong, stay safe, and remember that no matter how hopeless things can feel sometimes, you have a community out there that is all the better for having you in it. If you are struggling, be it with unsupportive or dangerous family, a hostile local environment, or even your own thoughts, please reach out to someone you trust, and if you don't have anyone, well, now you do because my DMs are open (for this purpose at least, @chymos ) and I'm happy to listen.

Thank you all.

Why must I only have seen this after Halloween?