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oNevia@lemmy.blahaj.zone to Trans@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish · 2 years ago

Most of us will have to face transphobia and bigotry. How have you learned to respond to this?

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Most of us will have to face transphobia and bigotry. How have you learned to respond to this?

oNevia@lemmy.blahaj.zone to Trans@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish · 2 years ago
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    It depends on the type of transphobia. Actually dangerous assholes I won’t engage, but if it’s just a preacher at the subway I’ll go full unhinged demon on them.

    99% of it I ignore and walk past/away from

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      I would agree this is probably the safest approach ❤️

      Also, love the username!

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