I feel like I don't fit in, I virtually live a double life, lots of pressure from family. Also members of the community at my end discriminate because I don't conform to their standards and sexual roles.
I'm raising money for Help Jasmine Access Safe Housing. Today is Jasmine's birthday and she is a trans woman living in Nigeria trying to raise $7000 to access safe housing. Would greatly appreciate folks sharing, donating, and amplifying.
These past days have been very dehumanizing for me.
I was arrested, beaten, violated, ridiculed by SARS operatives. They went through my phone & found out I was trans & laid different allegations on me. I'm out but they are trying to make me conform into masculinity to retrieve
I just hate it when boys say "girls wear makeup for them" as if boys will appreciate their Anastasia contour kit, zaron eyeshadow or the way they highlight their cheekbones.
I knew you from when you weee a boy till you evolved to the woman you are now. I know it’s really tough in Nigeria, but I hope things work out for you. You are beautiful and I wish we could hang out again. I still have a crush on your brother