Gwendolyn Smith
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This Transgender Day of Visibility, it is remarkably easy to want to talk about how hard things are, especially this week and all its horrors.

But no.

Transitioning was the best gift I ever gave myself, and I’m going to take this moment to celebrate it. #TDOV2023
02:43 PM - Mar 31, 2023
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Gwendolyn Smith
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I’m one of those “classic” stories, I suppose. Had a strong inkling I was trans at age 3, knew the words by 10 or so (in the 1970s!). Transitioned in my 20s.

I’m now 55, and have lived as can openly trans woman for more years than I haven’t. Life… well, it’s good. #TDOV2023
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Gwendolyn Smith
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I’m not gonna tell you it’s been an easy path, but it’s been a rewarding one. Much more than that, it’s been the *right* path. It is who I am.

Yes, I’d do it all over again. If anything, I’d likely be a bit bolder a second time. #TDOV2023
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Gwendolyn Smith
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In response to Gwendolyn Smith.
It’s, frankly, amazing to me how so much just *snaps into place* with transition.

It is, to me, the biggest thing non-trans people — even allies — don’t get. Our trans selves is who we are. We’re not becoming anything. We simply *are.*

So I wish everyone a joyous, and safe, Transgender Day o
02:44 PM - Mar 31, 2023
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