Today is not just a day of remembrance, it’s a call for change.

Today, we remember the lives lost to all forms of anti-transgender violence and reflect on the challenges that many in our community still face. 

Being transgender is not just about identity—it’s about navigating a world that often misunderstands, misidentifies, or resists who you are, where prejudice and ignorance create a toxic and untrue reality. 

Coming out was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and I was so grateful for the support of my Business Partner and my family. It meant confronting fear, uncertainty, and the very real possibility of discrimination, not only socially, but professionally. 

Unfortunately, those fears became reality. I have been verbally and physically attacked, discriminated against, and lost business and career opportunities, simply because of who I am. These experiences leave scars and remind me that equality for all is still far from guaranteed. 

It’s important to understand this: being transgender is not a lifestyle choice—it’s living as who you are.
Scientific research shows that transgender individuals often have brain structures and connectivity patterns that align more closely with their experienced gender rather than their assigned sex at birth . This is who we are, not a trend, not a phase, but an intrinsic part of our identity. 

But this post isn’t only about hardship. It’s also about resilience and the power of acceptance. When I found support, both at home and at work, it changed everything. That acceptance gave me space to breathe, to grow, and to truly flourish. I’ve discovered strength, appreciation, and compassion I didn’t know I had, and this has helped me build deeper, more authentic connections with those who stood by me and those who accept me. 

Today, we remember those who were not given the chance to flourish.
One name is Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender girl brutally murdered in 2023 in a premeditated attack aggravated because she was transgender. Her life was full of promise, and her courage in living authentically should never be forgotten. Brianna’s story reminds us why visibility, safety, and allyship matter so deeply. 

My Call to Action

✔ If you are an ally, speak up. Challenge transphobia wherever you see it—online, in workplaces, in schools. 
✔ If you lead teams or organizations, make inclusion more than a policy, make it a practice. 
✔ If you’re unsure how to help, start by listening and learning. Your support can save lives and help people like me not just survive but thrive. 

In Tribute

To Brianna and all those we have lost: your lives mattered. Your stories will not be forgotten. We honour you by fighting for a world where being yourself is never a risk, but a right.