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International Transgender Day of Visibility is in between two significant celebrations: Women\u2019s History Month in March and Pride Month in June. It\u2019s a time filled with reminders of how far we\u2019ve come and, at the same time, how much we still fall short. Without a doubt, these months are meant to raise awareness about women and minorities from all backgrounds, but rarely do we find a diverse array of voices in the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Elira, the first trans woman working on board<\/a>, Women\u2019s History Month and Pride Month are both especially significant. \u201cThis is the time to reflect on where we are. It\u2019s important to think about all of us, especially women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community in difficult situations or tough relationships.\u201d At the age of 20, Elira has seen an impressive number of career changes. Aspiring veterinarian, part-time model, and occasional stand-up comedian, she even joined the ranks of Bota Bota sometime last fall, where she thrives as one of our top-performing reservation agents and as a sporadic marketing consultant. \u201cDon\u2019t forget to mention that I\u2019m also a lecturer and an activist,\u201d she adds. As a matter of fact, her lecturing work and her activism often go hand-in-hand \u2013 she spends a portion of her time advocating for a better inclusion of trans people in the workplace, mainly in the medical field. She\u2019s been invited to speak at medical conferences where she explains how to utilize inclusive language and be more considerate of transgender bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reality of Trans Youth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having first-hand experience with harmful practices from medical professionals, she knows how difficult it can be for trans youth to receive proper care, especially early on in their transition. \u201cI\u2019ve been refused treatment at hospitals before, and even when they do treat me, they don\u2019t consider any of my symptoms seriously.\u201d Furthermore, the waitlist to get started on hormones is never-ending, which can be detrimental for trans youth experiencing gender dysphoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another recurring problem that Elira and many trans people face is having strangers feel entitled to know about their trans identity. \u201cThere\u2019s no sense of privacy. Sometimes complete strangers come up to you in public places and ask you invasive questions.\u201d At first, she didn\u2019t know how to react. Gradually, she\u2019s learned to set boundaries and assert herself. \u201cYou should be able to choose who you want to disclose it to. Everyone should have that autonomy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redefining Womanhood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Growing up, Elira has always been unapologetically true to herself and has never shied away from demanding to be heard. That part of her didn\u2019t change while she was transitioning into her true self, but she knows that\u2019s not the case for everyone. \u201cFor cisgender and transgender women alike, it\u2019s not easy to get to a point where you come to completely accept yourself. From an early age, women are told that they have to fit within a certain mold and that they have to look or act a certain way.\u201d Elira is not interested in conforming to any of that. \u201cWe all have our own version of femininity and womanhood. It\u2019s about finding out what it means to you.\u201d In Elira\u2019s case, womanhood is synonymous with power and impact. \u201cThat\u2019s something I\u2019m really proud of. It\u2019s part of the reason why I always knew I was a woman since I was young.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achieving Her Own Sense of Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to her health, Elira believes that the most important thing is putting herself first. \u201cYou meet so many people who to try to make you feel like you\u2019re not enough. The only way to stay sane is to do what makes you happy.\u201d By prioritizing her own well-being above everything else, she\u2019s been able to embrace her identity and become a full-fledged version of herself. That means going against conventional gender stereotypes and defying people\u2019s preconceptions of what a trans woman should look like. \u201cThere isn\u2019t one singular trans woman experience. Each one of us is at a different point in our journey, and it\u2019s a long process to go through.\u201d That\u2019s why compassion goes a long way for these women in vulnerable situations. \u201cTrans women don\u2019t owe it to anyone to pass as \u2018women\u2019. Because there isn\u2019t just one definition of what womanhood looks like.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These reflections were a significant part of Elira\u2019s path to achieving and maintaining her health in every dimension. She is actively pursuing her own meaning of wellness like she does everything else, without a single care for what strangers might think. \u201cWellness is all about balance. I don\u2019t push myself too hard and I\u2019m comfortable telling people \u2018no\u2019. You do whatever you can to achieve that perfect balance between physical and mental health.\u201d Elira credits her support system for helping her focus on achieving that sense of wellness, even when she\u2019s constantly preoccupied with odd jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Do Better Moving Forward?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When asked about how we can collectively do better to support and affirm the trans people around us, she ponders on it for a bit. \u201cIt seems obvious, but educating yourself through a critical lens is the best way to get started. In this digital era where information is accessible to you from the tips of your fingers, it\u2019s your responsibility to educate yourself. It doesn\u2019t take long to realize that there\u2019s much more to gender fluidity and gender identity than the binary we\u2019re used to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a longtime customer service provider, Elira knows better than anyone that there\u2019s a lot of work to be done in the workplace as well. \u201cThe only way forward is to adapt a more gender-neutral perspective, in any context. The way you word a sentence, or a question makes a huge difference. But that\u2019s easier said than done.\u201d By that, she means keeping an open mind, avoiding the use of gendered terms, and understanding that for many trans people, the name they give you might not correspond to the name on their identification cards, for example. \u201cAlways be ready to adapt your customer service to the needs of the person in front of you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elira makes it seem easy, but just like anyone else, her journey up to this point hasn\u2019t been straightforward. \u201cWhen you\u2019re going through a period of self-doubt, you just need to remember that being trans, queer, or any other form of minority, is not just about living under the radar. There\u2019s space for you in the world. There\u2019s space for everybody.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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