Friendship
Dating as a Trans Woman in a Cis World
Dating is hard for everyone—but when you're a trans woman navigating relationships in a world built around cisgender norms, it becomes something else entirely. It’s not just about swiping right, small talk, or deciding what to wear. It’s about safety. About disclosure. About wondering whether someone’s attraction to you will suddenly vanish once you speak your truth.
By Muhammad Sabeel8 months ago in Poets
Her Favorite Color Was Goodbye
She never stayed in one place for too long. My aunt Lila was a storm dressed in vintage denim and silver bangles that jingled like a secret language. She blew into town every couple of years, all laughter and silk scarves, and vanished just as quickly—leaving behind only the faint scent of patchouli and questions no one dared to ask.
By Shohel Rana8 months ago in Poets
When It Rained Inside
He left the window open. The storm never left It began the night he left. He didn’t take much—just a bag, his coat, and the silence he folded carefully between us. The window was still open, barely, just enough for the rain to whisper through. I remember how the wind pushed the curtains like breath, like a sigh trying to escape.
By Shohel Rana8 months ago in Poets
