Trans Day of Remembrance
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It's important to remember the fallen.
It's more important to help the living.
We lose our jobs, which leads to losing our homes (if our parents haven't thrown us out) and our health care.
What can you do to help? Acknowledge us. When you hear disparagement against us, speak out in our defense. Defend our humanity, defend our courage to face this struggle. Help turn the tide of social condemnation to acceptance.
that I all - thank you.
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