1233: Trans Loneliness by Rickey Laurentiis

Today’s poem is Trans Loneliness by Rickey Laurentiis. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.

In this episode, Major writes… “Society’s debates around gender identity boils down to this simple fact: people want others to see them as they see themselves. This is a pure, human need for affirmation from friends, parents, and peers. It builds self-esteem and mental stability.”

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