Respectful communication is the cornerstone of the community.

Many in the community form "chosen families"—support networks of friends that provide the love and security sometimes missing from biological families.

Identities that sit outside the traditional male/female binary. 2. Trans-Specific Language & Etiquette

Culture is built on shared experiences, symbols, and history.

Center the voices of LGBTQ+ people when learning about their experiences.

Transgender people, particularly women of color, face disproportionately high rates of violence and discrimination.