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I don't know you at all

I thought I could survive here as a child

I'm still here, aren't I?

Does it make you feel small?

Christine Jorgensen - 1953

Christine Jorgensen (1926–1989) was a transgender pioneer and one of the first widely known individuals to undergo gender-affirming surgery. Born in the Bronx as George Jorgensen Jr., she transitioned in Denmark in the early 1950s, undergoing surgery and hormone therapy. In 1952, her transition made headlines, making her an international sensation.

Jorgensen became an actress, nightclub performer, and lecturer, using her fame to advocate for transgender awareness despite societal stigma. She remained a trailblazer for transgender rights until her death from cancer in 1989, leaving a legacy of courage and visibility.

Candy Darling by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1972

Miss World 🖤

Anne W. Brigman (1869–1950) - The Strength of Loneliness, 1914

I grew so old so quickly

I didn't even live my life

And now the end is near and I can smell happiness

Please give me the cure