So they love finding those moments of acceptance in their community. It s the joy of being seen, being visible, being able to be in the community and not get chased down the street, Neal said. Some people are different than you and that s okay, Orlowski said.
Nikki and London are just two examples of what someone s journey as a transgender person can look like.
London says it s really just been in the last three years where she has started to feel safe in her own community.
Both acknowledge there s still a lot that needs to be improved.