“My transition is a process that started a couple of years ago. And I feel that the Trans people’s transitions never end. It is its own process and anyone can feel it in different ways, but in my case, I feel it as a process that accompanies me.”
The construction of identity
For Federica, the construction of identity is something that is lived and built throughout life. “The self-perception that one has about oneself and the construction of one’s identity is not something linear. The construction of identity is not something that can be marked in a milestone“, Explain.
Discrimination on social networks
Discrimination is a constant reality in the lives of many trans peopleand Federica is no exception.
“I think the place where I have suffered the most discrimination is on social networks”, he points out. “On the street, many times I have heard a scream or a whistle, but on social networks it was always much louder. From criticizing clothes to how I speak, I have even been told why do I try if my voice is not feminine.”.
Despite this, Federica recognizes that society has changed and that the violence she and other trans people experience today is different from previous generations. “When I talk to travas of other ages, I realize that the street has changed a lot. “The amount of abuse, screams and insults they received when they were younger is incomparable.”
Proud of the collective struggle
Federica feels deeply proud to belong to the LGBTQ+ collective and their tireless fight for rights.
“Today, pride is resistance,” says. “In a society that increasingly supports hatred in all spaces, pride is resisting that hatred and fighting it with love. Trying to continue the legacy of those militants who fought for everything we have today is what inspires me. makes me proud.”
For Federica, belonging to a group that continues to fight to expand rights and resist attacks is a source of pride. “What makes me feel most proud today is belonging to a group that, Even though hatred has advanced, it does not give up in its struggles and continues to fight for rights.
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