This month is an opportunity to celebrate the limitless creativity and grounded realities of transgender and gender-expansive individuals. The expression of one’s gender identity is a magnificent dialectic of holding the individual reins of personal creation in one hand and a sense of everyday, common, shared humanity in the other. This shared humanity is why it is important to highlight the nuances associated with this moment in time for transgender and gender-expansive individuals. ...

With the holiday season in full swing, the stress of travel, gift buying and extended family time can make this part of the year seem...