Trans Affirm Inc.

10/24/2026

🎁 The holidays are coming, and we're encouraging our community to shop small and shop q***r this year! 🏳️‍🌈

Instead of giving your money to big box stores that don't stand with our community, why not support the people who actually make it stronger?

🏳️‍⚧️ Our merch is designed by Idaho LGBTQ+ artists, printed by a local q***r-owned business, and every purchase gives back to trans+ Idahoans through our free Transition Wear Program!

Even better? We're offering FREE SHIPPING all holiday season with code 'SHIPMYPRIDE!'

Give q***r gifts, made by q***r people, that give back to q***r people. 💜

🛍️ Shop at transaffirm.org

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Trans Affirm, Inc. supports Idaho's trans community with resources, education, and advocacy. Find inclusive care and community support for gender-diverse individuals across Idaho.

10/21/2026

Today is International Pronouns Day!🏳️‍⚧️ Let's talk pronouns!

You can't tell someone's pronouns just by looking at them. Some people use he/him, she/her, they/them, neopronouns like xe/xem or fae/faer, or multiple sets.

If someone uses multiple sets, try alternating between them unless they tell you otherwise. 💚

Respecting pronouns is a simple way to affirm someone's identity. When in doubt, just ask!

10/19/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Q***R HISTORY LIVES HERE 🏳️‍⚧️

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re celebrating the people who make up Idaho’s q***r and trans community. Our history isn’t only in the past. It is being lived and written by people across Idaho every day.

Meet Ribbet, They/She, Agender
📍 Magic Valley

Tell us a little about your q***r story.

I grew up in a split household and mostly lived with my Christian mom. I often heard that LGBTQ+ people weren’t welcome in Christian spaces, but I never agreed with those opinions, especially because of how I felt internally.

I always felt like I belonged at Pride in some way, even before I fully understood why. I didn’t allow myself to really consider that I might not fully be a woman until this June. With the support of my friends and boyfriend, I was able to come out as Agender and start living authentically.

What does being q***r in Idaho mean to you?

It means I can be myself freely. Living here gave me the opportunity to learn more about my gender and, with the help of people I love, find the terms and language that best represent me and my journey.

What is one part of your q***r story you’d like to share?

Earlier this year, I went through a really difficult divorce. I didn’t have a good support system within that family, and comments about how I expressed myself made me feel incredibly alone.

Now, I’ve found people and community where I can fully be myself without being judged for who I am or how I look. I didn’t expect it to happen how or when it did, but it happened, and I couldn’t be happier.

You can find community during times when you feel like you don’t have one.

What do you hope future LGBTQ+ Idahoans get to experience?

The love and joy of community and human connection. I hope others get to meet people who understand them and find love and acceptance with people by their side.

What does q***r history mean to you?

Q***r history means respecting the people who fought before us and made it possible for us to be here. It also means remembering that we are now part of that history.

Q***r history is our past, our present, and our future.

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10/17/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans+ community, no matter where you are in Idaho!

Looking to make new friends, find resources, or just connect with people who get it? Trans Affirm has a statewide community Discord for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse Idahoans!

💚 All Ages (13+)
An all ages space with age appropriate content for members 13 and older, and is moderated to keep it open for curiosity but safe for kiddos.

📍 Anywhere in Idaho
Whether you're in Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, or a small rural town, you can connect without needing to travel!

🏳️‍⚧️ Find Your People
Meet other trans+ Idahoans, make friends, and build community with people who share similar experiences.

🎬 Movie Nights & Community Activities
Join us for virtual movie nights, conversations, and opportunities to hang out together in our Discord!

📚 Resources & Updates
Share helpful resources, ask questions, and stay updated on Trans Affirm events, programs, and community opportunities.

You don't have to live near a big city to find q***r community. Sometimes your people are just a message away! Already 300+ people are waiting to meet you.

💌 Want to join? DM us for more information!

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10/13/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Q***R HISTORY LIVES HERE 🏳️‍⚧️

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re celebrating the people who make up Idaho’s q***r and trans community. Our history isn’t only in the past. It is being lived and written by people across Idaho every day.

Meet Greyson, He/Him, Trans Man
📍 Southern ID

Tell us a little about your q***r story.

"At 11, I realized I was gay, and I was terrified. I was an evangelical Christian from Idaho, and being gay felt like the end of everything. I hid it until I was 14.

After I was outed, I thought my life would be over. In some ways it was, but I was no longer a scared kid hoping nobody knew my secret. Over time, my understanding of the LGBTQ+ community grew, and I began understanding myself too.

I still lacked the words to describe my identity until I attended a support group for LGBTQ+ teens and met a trans boy for the first time. Hearing him talk about his life, I knew I had finally found the words to describe who I was.

It wasn’t an overnight change, but it was the beginning of becoming comfortable in my own skin.

I came from a traditional conservative Idaho family and was convinced I would be alone. Luckily, that wasn’t the case. Today I have a wonderful chosen family and husband, and I’m incredibly thankful I had the knowledge and courage to live openly as a trans man."

What does being q***r in Idaho mean to you?

"It means growing up scared to be authentic or different from what was expected of me, but knowing that no matter what, I am still an Idahoan.

I can be q***r as hell and still enjoy the outdoors, the beauty, and the community Idaho has to offer."

What is one part of your q***r story you’d like to share?

"When I was outed at 14, I thought my life was over. I was in a terrible place.

But I persevered. I found community. I found myself. I did not let hate win."

What do you hope future LGBTQ+ Idahoans get to experience?

"Life.

Not just living or trying to hide or be 'one of the good ones.' I want them to get to live openly and genuinely."

What does q***r history mean to you?

"It means my story doesn’t have to end horribly. It means q***r people are not some new trend, but a beautiful part of every facet of society.

We have always been here."

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10/12/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Q***R HISTORY LIVES HERE 🏳️‍⚧️

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re celebrating the people who make up Idaho’s q***r and trans community. Our history isn’t only in the past. It is being lived and written by people across Idaho every day.

Meet Persephone, She/her, Trans Woman
📍 Meridian

⭐️Tell us a little about your q***r story.

I realized I was trans at the end of seventh grade, but I didn’t come out to anyone I knew in real life until eighth grade. I was really lucky to already have a very q***r and q***r accepting friend group who immediately saw me for me and were more than willing to go to bat for me.

Later that year, I went to the Q***r Straight Alliance at my local library. Being in a space designed for people like me, led by adults like me, and full of kids like me is something I’ll always remember. It really helped me accept myself.

I’m now a senior in high school and planning to become a librarian so I can help provide that same kind of space to my community.

🫶What does being q***r in Idaho mean to you?

Being q***r in Idaho means resilience. I’m a very anxious person, so I often worry about what other people think about me and what might happen next.

But at the end of the day, nothing has stopped me from being myself so far. No matter how scary things get, I’ll continue to exist, and other people like me will too. That brings me a lot of comfort.

🩵What is one part of your q***r story you’d like to share?

It gets better. It might be a little cliché, but I think it holds true.

When I first realized I was trans, I was terrified of what people would think. Sometimes I worried something horrible would happen and I’d never make it to adulthood.

But I did make it.

It wasn’t all pretty, and there were undeniably hard parts, but I had the right friends to keep me going. Things can get better, and you never know with 100 percent certainty that tomorrow won’t be better than today.

🪷What do you hope future LGBTQ+ Idahoans get to experience?

I hope they experience the joy that being your authentic self can bring, and I hope they get to experience a more accepting and LGBTQ+ inclusive Idaho.

✨️What does q***r history mean to you?

Q***r history signifies progress, bravery, and the fact that we’ve always been here.

Q***r people have always existed, no matter the conditions. Looking at all the brave and passionate q***r people in the past makes me want to be more like them.

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10/11/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Happy National Coming Out Day! 🏳️‍⚧️

Coming out looks different for everyone, and there is no single right way to do it.

National Coming Out Day began in 1988, founded by le***an activist Jean O’Leary and psychologist Robert Eichberg. They believed that visibility and sharing our stories could help build understanding and create change for LGBTQ+ people.

But coming out isn't always as simple as telling someone who you are. Especially for trans and gender diverse people, it can involve navigating family relationships, housing, employment, personal safety, and access to support.

💚 You don't owe anyone your coming out story.

You get to decide who you share your identity with, when you share it, and how much you want to share. For some, that means coming out publicly. For others, it means inviting a few trusted people in. And for some, it means keeping parts of themselves private until they feel safer.

All of those experiences are valid.

If you're thinking about coming out, consider your safety and wellbeing first. Think about who in your life might be safest to invite in, what support you have available, and what you might need afterward.

And if you're already out, today is also a chance to celebrate your journey, recognize those who helped you along the way, and make space for those whose experiences look different from yours.

Whether you're out to everyone, a few people, or just yourself, your identity is real, your journey matters, and you belong.

📚 Looking for guidance? These resources can help you think through coming out at your own pace:

The Trevor Project's Coming Out Handbook:
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/the-coming-out-handbook/

Human Rights Campaign's Coming Out and Living Authentically as Transgender or Nonbinary:
https://reports.hrc.org/coming-out-living-authentically-as-transgender-non-binary -to-tell-others

10/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Q***R HISTORY LIVES HERE 🏳️‍⚧️

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re celebrating the people who make up Idaho’s q***r and trans community. Our history isn’t only in the past. It is being lived and written by people across Idaho every day.

Meet Van, They/Them, Nonbinary
📍 From Rexburg, now living in Nampa

Tell us a little about your q***r story.

"When I was young, I was in a cult and had no concept of sexuality, gender identity, or self in general. Being able to explore my gender identity now has been a really fun and difficult journey.

Sometimes I’m angry that I wasn’t able to be myself sooner. Other times, I’m thankful to be alive and safe enough to explore now.

I feel most content when I am a balance of my feminine and masculine self. When I look back 5, 10, or 15 years, I see a soul that was suffering. Now I am free and happy to be connected to myself and my community.

I love being q***r."

What does being q***r in Idaho mean to you?

"Being q***r in Idaho unfortunately means navigating safety concerns, but I truly believe that can change within my lifetime.

In the meantime, I’ll keep being loud and using the energy I have to make this state a better place for me, my kids, and my q***r family.

What is one part of your q***r story you’d like to share?

"I’m nonbinary, and my 16 year old is trans masculine. When he first came out, I thought everything would be easy because he had supportive parents. The reality is that it was, and still is, difficult to navigate.

But his journey and commitment to being his most authentic self helped me become brave enough to come out too. I’m forever thankful that he helped show me a way to exist more authentically in my own life."

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