After the meeting, Martha handed Leo a flyer for a local LGBTQ archive. "You're part of a long line, Leo. You aren't starting from scratch."

Challenges Faced by the Transgender Community

For those looking to understand the specific terminology and basics of gender identity, the Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) provides a detailed FAQ on the differences between gender identity, sexual orientation, and being intersex.

Despite the "pride" of the umbrella, the transgender community often faces steeper hurdles than their cisgender (LGB) peers.