Still, those first few visits terrified me, and I didn't really start to use the men's room until I truly felt that I could “pass. The Gay & Lesbian Review
: Experiences are heavily influenced by other identities; for example, transgender women of color face disproportionately high rates of discrimination in housing, healthcare, and employment. On 'Passing' in the Transgender Community
: LGBTQ+ culture is defined by shared values and expressions that provide a sense of pride and support identity development.