Listening without judegement is suicide prevention. Offering someone a space to talk about their experience - and be believed - can make all the difference. #SuicidePrevention #TransSurvivors

Support FORGE and read work from talented trans and nonbinary writers and artists - in print! The Trans Survivors Zine is now available for print on demand. Purchasing a copy helps us to continue providing services and support to trans survivors. Find the zine at forge.tips/print-zines!

This Suicide Prevention Month, learn how service providers can respond to suicide and crisis in trans and nonbinary communities through a lens of liberation. Check out this recorded webinar at forge.tips/liberatory-responses! #SuicidePrevention #TransSurvivors #Healing

In her book of essays, "How to Fuck Like a Girl," Vera Blossom (@cuteflesh.bsky.social) writes, “People wish they could be anything, and you have shown them that they could if they were brave. It’s natural to love you.”

What words of support would you offer to trans survivors? What have You needed to hear as a survivor? Let us know in the comments. #SuicidePrevention #TransSurvivors #Healing

TRANS NEWS ROUNDUP: Events impacting trans and nonbinary folks are constantly changing. These are just a few of the recent events that are impacting trans and nonbinary communities, and why they may be relevant to service providers who work with trans communities. (September 11th, 2026).

Everyone deserves access to community and care. This means creating spaces and services that have access built in from the start - and learning how to bridge the gaps in existing services. #SuicidePrevention #TransSurvivors #DisabilityJustice

Check out this new blog post on "practice sex" and how it can be a powerful way for survivors to explore sexuality in safer contexts. Read more at forge.tips/practice-sex! #TransSurvivors #Healing #SaferSex

Providers who work in partnership with their trans and nonbinary clients build stronger relationships of trust. More providers are adopting an informed consent model, that empowers survivors and opens up the therapist/client relationship. Learn more: forge.tips/informed-consent

Books with trans characters allow us to envision new futures for ourselves. August, a Trans Rights Read-a-thon volunteer shared: "I had never before read about a character who shared these complicated feelings I had been holding on to, and the experience of being seen was exhilarating...

For survivors who are struggling, it's often difficult to know who to call for support that is trans-informed and where advocates will *not* call law enforcement without your consent. Here are some alternatives to calling 911 or 988 to get support. Read more: forge.tips/988.

Events impacting trans and nonbinary folks are constantly changing - it can be difficult to keep up with the latest news. These are just a few of the recent events that are impacting trans and nonbinary communities, and why they may be relevant to service providers who work with trans communities.

Having access to gender-affirming care is life-saving and life-affirming. #TransSurvivors #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #Healing

Check out our new blog post from guest contributor V A V A V! In "Breadboards," he writes about abuse from a unique lense of technology and programming, and healing through self-determination. Read the post at forge.tips/breadboards!

Grief impacts our lives in many ways. This recorded webinar explores the winding paths of grief; through storytelling, music, and guided practices, we’ll find how it can return us to love and reveal a path to liberation. forge.tips/grief-love-liberation

TRANS NEWS ROUNDUP: Events impacting trans and nonbinary folks are constantly changing. These are just a few of the recent events that are impacting trans and nonbinary communities, and why they may be relevant to service providers who work with trans communities. (August 29th, 2026).

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the FORGE table at NSAC! We loved chatting with you, and handed out almost every copy of the Trans Survivors Zine we brought with us. We were also happy to have folks participate in our workshops! #NSAC2026

"Maybe that’s exactly how we find ourselves: real, vulnerable, human, and sincerely, hopelessly alive," says Tara, in "Hyperpop has always been about us" on TransActual.org! Find the article at forge.tips/hyperpop

Yesterday was Internet Self-Care Day! It's easy to get stuck in the cycle of scrolling, especially when we're trying to stay informed. Here's your reminder to take a quick break and a few mindful breaths.

“You’re not trying hard enough.” We've probably heard messages like this from people who are trying to support us. Check out this blog post on strategies for figuring out for ourselves what tools are useful vs not! forge.tips/is-this-thing-working #TransSurvivors #Healing

Has a stranger, acquaintance, or casual partner ever used technology to stalk or harass you? Join FORGE and the National Resource Center on Cybercrimes to share your perspective and get paid for your time! forge.tips/tech-abuse

Come find us at NSAC tomorrow! FORGE will be tabling in the exhibitor's hall, and presenting three workshops; learn more at nationalsexualassaultconference.org. #NationalSexualAssaultConference #NSAC2026

Trans and nonbinary survivors of cyber-abuse: we want to hear from you! FORGE is working with the National Resource Center on Cybercrimes to learn about LGBTQ+ people's experiences with technology facilitated abuse. Join us for a listening session and get paid for your time! forge.tips/tech-abuse

The SORVO framework presents communities that experience higher rates of harm as perpetrators. This publication by SVPA and FORGE covers ways that the US government justifies the oppression of trans and nonbinary people based on propaganda around sexual violence. forge.tips/sorvo-case-study

In an article with @them.us, Nicky and Sam from @t4trepairs.bsky.social shared their vision for the future: “we really are trying to create groundwork for a future where gender non-conforming people can thrive, where they can be in community.” Read the article at forge.tips/t4t-repairs!

Has a stranger, acquaintance, or casual partner ever used technology to stalk or harass you? Join FORGE and the National Resource Center on Cybercrimes to share your perspective and get paid for your time! forge.tips/tech-abuse #TransSurvivors #Transgender #NonBinary #TechnologyFacilitatedAbuse

TRANS NEWS ROUNDUP: Events impacting trans and nonbinary folks are constantly changing. These are just a few of the recent events that are impacting trans and nonbinary communities, and why they may be relevant to service providers who work with trans communities. (August 14th, 2026).

Trans and nonbinary youth: we want to hear about your experiences with online harassment and abuse. Participate in listening sessions with FORGE and the National Resource Center on Cybercrimes and get paid for your time! forge.tips/tech-abuse

Will you be at the National Sexual Assault Conference? Join Emil from FORGE and Kris from Just Detention International for a workshop on Resisting Criminalization and Building Hope with Transgender Survivors. Find out more about this workshop and others at forge.tips/nsac!

Check out our new blog post from guest contributor V A V A V! In "Breadboards," he writes about abuse from a unique lense of technology and programming, and healing through self-determination. Read the post at forge.tips/breadboards! #TransSurvivors #Healing #TransWriters