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Lauren

Lauren

@thelaurenh.bsky.social

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Trans woman…don’t agree? Just scroll on. I have value with or without your support. You’re an ally? Please follow!!! Need like minded friends.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Sep 10

Some people are afraid of the dark.

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The Terror of Being Me: A Trans Woman in America

A Pit in My Stomach

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Sep 7

Childhood trauma, it comes in different sizes, shapes and memories. It has impact no matter how immense or small it was.

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The Lingering Echo of Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma is not something we grow out of.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Sep 4

My transition story has become such a large part of my life. I am proud of who i am, and who i am becoming!

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My Face Off (and On Again): Notes from Facial Feminization Surgery

I used to think “having my face ripped off and replaced” was something out of a Nicolas Cage movie.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Children die as ignorance spreads. Responsibility lies with those who make guns easy and care scarce.

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Children die as ignorance spreads. Responsibility lies with those who make guns easy and care scarce.

Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Pronouns and names are a life saver. Trust me…I know.

Why Pronouns and Names Matter More Than You Think

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Aug 18

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The Ocean Between Us

I am a master diver.

Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Aug 10

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The Constitution Belongs to All of Us

The Constitution is more than an old parchment in a display case.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Aug 6

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Gender-Affirming Care Is Not Optional. It Saves Lives.

They call it controversial.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Aug 4

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The Lie Wrapped in Numbers: How Crime Statistics Protect Power and Erase Vulnerability

When we talk about crime rates, many assume the numbers reflect objective truths, clear data showing who harms whom, where, and how often.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jul 30

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To the Ones Who Stayed

A love letter to my wife, my son, and my daughter

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jul 27

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You Found Me Just to Hurt Me — And You Couldn’t Even Spell It Right

A trans woman asks, “Where do I fit?” Men who swear they’re women’s defenders respond with death threats, feces jokes, and grammar that belongs in a kindergarten sandbox.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jul 27

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You Say I’m Shoving My Lifestyle Down Your Throat?

You built a country on forcing yours.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jul 25

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To Those Thinking About Coming Out

Yes, it’s hard. But it’s also holy.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Welcome to the Party, Gorgeous: A Love Letter to the Newly Out

Because Coming Out is Just the Beginning of the Party

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jul 7

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One year! A little late.

One Year Into Open Transition: The Joy and the Ache of Finally Saying Yes to Myself

Not just hormones; but living out loud. This is the story of my first year in open transition: the fear, the joy, the softening, the becoming. I didn't miss the moment, I became it.

Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jul 6

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Tell them they are wrong. Trust me.

What Did Jesus Say About Being Gay?

The original Greek and Hebrew never condemned LGBTQ+ people.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jul 5

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Please read this, please share this. This bill is a monstrosity.

The Beautiful Lie: What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Really Does

They called it beautiful.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jul 4

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Now That You Have Seen Me, Can You Look Gently at My Community?

A personal letter to those beginning to understand trans lives—an invitation to extend that empathy to the whole community.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jul 2

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After You Have Seen Me

Empathy isn't the end of the story, it is the beginning.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jul 1

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Before You Decide Who I Am

A quiet truth from someone learning to live out loud.

Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jun 30

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The Cost of Having to Pee

I scan for a gender-neutral bathroom every time.Not because I’m confused—but because the world is.This isn’t about safety. It’s about who gets to belong.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jun 29

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From Stonewall to Nashville: Why Pride Still Matters

Trans joy, collective power, and the sacred exhaustion of marching in heels

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jun 28

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After the Glitter Settles

Pride means everything to me.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jun 27

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The Ache of Becoming

Today I woke up with pain and joy tangled together.

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Lauren @thelaurenh.bsky.social · Jun 26

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When Privacy Becomes a Crime

When the state wants your chart more than your consent.

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