When a cisgender gay person says, "I just want to be normal, the trans community makes us look weird," they are stepping on the very ladder that got them out of the basement. The "weirdness" of gender non-conformity is the reason drag exists. The "weirdness" of same-sex love is why we have chosen family.

The increased representation of transgender individuals in media has had a significant impact on the LGBTQ community. A 2020 study by the Human Rights Campaign found that 20% of LGBTQ youth have a transgender or non-binary character they look up to in media. This representation can help to reduce feelings of isolation and increase a sense of belonging among LGBTQ individuals.

“We’re all birds like that,” Kai said. “Different cages, same sky.”