elierlick:

Trans people aren’t here to be inspiring. We don’t exist to show cis people the boundaries of gender, reveal some innate truth about the human, or to denaturalize sex. We’re here for ourselves and for one another. Our selfies are a form of self-expression, not a place of field research. Our visibility is a form of resistance, not a way to fit us into packages. Our artwork is a form of communication, not consumption. When we want our work, lives, and narratives to motivate you, we’ll tell you. Trans people aren’t inspirational – we’re fighting for our lives.