A celebration of life

Trans people are sacred.

We come from a long lineage of healers, truth tellers, and visionaries. Our people hold a mirror to the world and open a window to a new one.

The mirror asks: Who are we as people? What are our stories? How do we experience joy and love? Why do we hurt each other and ourselves?

The window offers vision: What would it look like for us to be truly free—to be our full selves without judgement, fear, discrimination, or expectations? Who would we be?

This is why we do this work—so that all of us can experience the richness of joy and love in this life. So that our trans young people can live to become trans elders. So that all of us can be free.

We are building a future where trans people can live free from violence and hate, where we are embraced by our families and communities, where we no longer experience hardship in life just because of who we are. All of us, in big ways and small, are moving together toward that better world.

But when we lose a loved one, it can turn our whole world upside down. Whether a close friend, community member, or a total stranger—every trans life is precious, and every loss ripples waves of grief across our hearts.

The loss of our trans sisters, brothers, and siblings weighs heavy, whether they pass in old age or become ancestors far too soon. Their memories and spirits live on within us as we carry their legacies, joys, hopes, and dreams into the future we're building together.

Every trans person deserves to live their full life with uninhibited joy, the warmth and love of community, and endless possibilities. But some days, that life may seem far away. When the weight of it all feels too heavy, it’s important to remember why we’re here.

Our ancestor Miss Major taught us: