“In FTS, I didn’t just find acceptance, I found purpose. I found a family that believes in who I am and what I can become.” When I first joined Flock of the Third Sex Organization, Inc. (FTS) way back 2022, I was simply searching for belonging, a space where I could be seen, heard, and understood. As a transgender woman, that kind of acceptance isn’t always easy to find. But the moment I became part of FTS, something in me changed. I found people who welcomed me not just for