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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