11/20/2025
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we pause to honor the lives of transgender and gender-diverse people who were taken by violence, discrimination, and hate.
Each name, each story, each life, matters deeply.
Grief on this day is layered: for those we’ve lost, for those who live in fear, and for those who have had to fight simply to exist.
If you’re feeling heavy today, know that your emotions are valid.
Your existence is valuable.
You deserve to feel safe, loved, and seen, exactly as you are.
If you, or someone you know, is looking for identity-affirming support, please know there are resources available:
In Chatham:
💙 : Visit their website and click "Supports" to see the many incredible local resources available.
💗Madison on our team at Myranda Ashley Counselling offers affirming support for individuals exploring their identity and navigating the personal, emotional, and relational shifts that can come with that journey.
In Canada:
🤍 It Gets Better Canada: Find 2SLGBTQIA+ support services and community connections across the country. (www.itgetsbettercanada.org)
Today and every day, we stand in solidarity with the trans and gender-diverse community.
You are seen, supported, and never alone. 💙💗🤍