Looking for, finding and nurturing love – or, honestly, any kind of romantic intimacy – can be arduous for anyone at any time. But for transgender people in America right now, the hurdles have become near stratospheric. Since January, nearly every US state has introduced at least one piece of anti-trans legislation – collectively, 700-plus bills have targeted everything from education and healthcare, to marriage to legal status, as personal safeties and freedoms of expression remain under attack. It’s a fraught terrain in which to date, hook up, DTR, fall in love – or hold on to romance with everything you have.
And yet, there’s still plenty to celebrate. Namely, the resilience, hope, wisdom and joy of the trans community as its members go about navigating every aspect of love…