I am a formerly incarcerated Black trans man survivor who grew up in Georgia. Starting in 2011, I served 9 years in prison for self-defense against gender-based violence. During and after my incarceration, I focused on trans prisoners' rights to medical care, police violence, criminalization of survivors, and misogyny in courtrooms.

In early May 2023, my house caught on fire, displacing my family of 10—all of which include me, my partner, my mother, a 9-year-old, 8-year-old, 7-year-old, 6-year-old, 2-year-old, and a 2-month-old baby. Please help us as we are currently sharing one hotel room.