Many folks are interested in learning more about how to practice allyship. In particular, our campus community has expressed interest in learning more about allyship to trans, intersex and asexual communities. Below we have highlighted some suggestions for allyship, as well as some general tips: Recognize the diversity of trans & genderqueer lives.

In my experience as a gay man surrounded by generally decent human beings, I've encountered a lot of straight and cisgender people who identify as "allies" to the LGBT community. This is never a bad thing - I spend most of my life in situations where I'm outnumbered by straight people.

This article is part of the Lily Lines newsletter. You can sign up here to get it delivered twice a week to your inbox. I go to therapy. That's really hard for me to admit, but I do. For much of my life, I thought of this as something I shouldn't need to do.