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If you’re here, there’s a good chance that you’re familiar with my work as the LGBTQ Program Director at Media Matters, where I work with my team to expose bigotry, counter misinformation, and hold bad actors to account. The question I am asked most often about my work is how, as a trans woman, I can stare down so much hatred without losing myself. And I won’t lie - it’s hard. Social media is designed to make the world seem dark and scary, exposing us to the most devastating stories and the most extreme perspectives. The antidote to a complicated world is a simple life. The antidote to fear is love.
Welcome to a space where personal transformation, self-acceptance, and radical self-love are the heart of every conversation. Here, we explore the power of embracing change—whether it's through gender transition, healing from past trauma, or stepping into your most authentic self. Each column offers thoughtful insights, daily practices, and reflections that encourage peace, simplicity, and embracing the feminine. This Substack is for anyone looking to navigate life's uncertainties with grace, while fostering self-compassion and inner strength. Join us in celebrating the beauty of becoming.
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About the Author
Ari Drennen is a writer, activist, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, with a particular focus on transgender issues and combating misinformation. As the LGBTQ Program Director at Media Matters for America, Ari works to counter harmful narratives in the media and create a more inclusive, supportive environment for marginalized communities. Her expertise has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today, NPR, and Rolling Stone. Her writing combines personal experience with thoughtful analysis, offering insight into gender, identity, and social justice.
