Submit an Affirmation

Words of affirmation, positivity and joy for trans people

Submit an AUDIO or WRITTEN message. We do not accept video messages.

Audio messages:
Should be recorded using your VOICE MEMOS app (on iphone), VOICE RECORDER app (android) or any other audio recording app or software. 

Written messages:
Just write your affirmation down.

Length:
Your VOICE MESSAGE should not be more than 90 SECONDS

Your WRITTEN MESSAGE should be no more than 200 words 

If you are recording an audio message please DO NOT use background music. We will not be able to use the recording if there is a song in the background.

Anyone can write and/or record an affirmation! We need allies, family, friends, partners, etc to write messages along with trans people.

Please speak from your heart and speak from the “I”. 

Examples:
“I want trans people to know that I care deeply about what is going on in our country regarding trans rights.”

“As someone who came out as trans one year ago I know how scary it can be to be our true selves… “ 

Your message should be full of positive, kind words. 

You can start your message with your name but please only use your first name. We will NOT post messages with someone’s last name in the affirmation. 

These messages are meant to be anonymous. 

Example of what works:
“Hi, this is Morty from San Francisco. I would like to say that I appreciate you being here…… “ 

Please record your message with feeling!! Take some time to think about the hardships trans people face and use that to put meaning to your words. Your message doesn't need to be serious. Laughter is super helpful for so many of us, so be playful if that is your thing. 

Anything that sounds rude, condescending, or mean will not be posted. 

YOU CAN START OFF WITH (OPTIONAL): 
I’m a trans person and I wanted to say …. 

I’m non binary and I support all community members ….

I am an ally and I want to say …. 

YOU CANNOT SAY:
Anything rude, mean, degrading, harsh, an inside joke we won’t understand, your address, your email, anything to identify who you are, a epithet (even if you feel comfortable using it)

We ask that you please: 

• Do not mention self harm or suicide in your affirmation 

• Do not state any political affiliation in your affirmation 

• Use this as a guideline for your affirmation: “What would you say to a trans person who is worried about transphobia and concerned about their future?” 

KEEP IN MIND: 
This is about sending nice words to a stranger who could really use some uplifting!

Trans people are living through very challenging times right now. We want to make certain that the trans community feels comfortable to show their support for other trans people without the threat of harm.

We will be looking at or listening to each affirmation to ensure it meets our criteria for safety. 

Once we have completed that process we will publish your affirmation on social media and on the Trans Affirmations Project website.

NOTE: We will be turning all text submissions into audio and all audio affirmations into text for those with disabilities who have an easier time with one or the other (audio or text).

That means, if you send in a text affirmation we will have someone read it aloud to post as an audio clip

Thank you for taking part in this project.  If you have additional questions or concerns please email me: transaffirmations@gmail.com.