for every false icon— you knew better / beyond the hurt that seared through us / there would be no more remorse
the pleading subsided / and you will know a place beyond the promises
/ hold it all until lilith blooms / and so your courage is the vision that shaped your faith
if you’re dating a trans person, it’s also your responsibility to educate yourself and make an effort to understand our experiences. how you support us and show up for us can impact our safety