Well here I am a day later, but it took time for me to reflect. For me, the moment I recognized my truth as a trans woman and said it out loud, I wanted to serve as a reminder to others that there would always be people in your corner, giving you the love and support that you needed to survive. This #transdayofvisibility had me reflecting on the tremendous blessings life has brought me over the last few years, whether it be the people brought into my life or new opportunities, and how fortunate I am to be here to live in my truth and have these special blessings. I remember reaching out to my extraordinary, forever sister @raquel_willis on Facebook in late 2014. I had watched her journey and saw the freedom it had given her. I wanted to have that same feeling. To stand unapologetically in my truth. She was fearless and brave, what every person aspires to be. So I sent her a message, and through my naivety, she saw me and gave me hope that I could stand in my truth. I remember telling her the date I was going to do it and she reached out the night before, giving me an encouraging word the same way she does to this day. Girl you already know this, but you truly are an angel and I’m so thankful to have you in my family. Giselle wouldn’t be here without your love and support. You’re the Whitney to my Brandy. 😂 Through this beautiful sisterhood, I’ve been blessed to see the power of other women in my community such as the extraordinary @ariasaid, the courageous @mariahmoore, fierce @tonimichelle, and reconnected with the extravagant @ladiovanna. I remember sharing my truth during @tribeca and @chanelofficial Through Her Lens Program and @angelicaross embracing me fully. These are just a few examples of many incredibly visible, strong individuals that are helping trans folks break down any and every wall meant to stop us from thriving. It inspires me each and every day. Follow them. Learn from them. Recognize their power. Recognize the power of all trans folks. Whenever someone asks me how does it feel to be out and in my truth, the answer remains the same as it did 7 years ago in that Facebook chat: F*cking Fabulous. Happy TDOV family. 💕