There’s no real way to be a perfect ally; sooner or later, you’re going to screw up.
Whether it’s a family member or a distant acquaintance, it takes time to adjust to the name and pronouns of someone you know. Though it’s frustrating to be misgendered and misnamed (I’m not personally a fan of the phrase “dead name”), I think it’s safe to say that most trans* people expect it at first. So, while you’re learning the basics, what are other ways you can be a good ally to a trans*-identifying person? Continue reading