For many years, representation of transgender people in media was handled almost exclusively by cisgender directors, writers, and producers. This often resulted in one-dimensional characters, harmful tropes, or a hyper-focus on trauma. Solo digital platforms—ranging from subscription-based sites and independent blogs to social media networks—have completely disrupted this dynamic.

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