How trans visibility became a trap

Here is a 182-word summary of the news article: The article discusses how transgender visibility, once seen as a path to acceptance, has now become a trap for the trans community. Many trans people, including the author, felt that sharing their personal stories and living openly would help foster understanding. However, this visibility has now made them vulnerable to increased attacks and discrimination under the Trump administration. Conservative groups have weaponized trans people's public essays and social media posts, using them as evidence of a perceived "agenda" to "indoctrinate" children. The permanence of online content makes it difficult for trans individuals to hide or delete their digital footprint, even as they now face real risks to their safety and rights. While some have chosen to retreat from public visibility, the author argues that abandoning this space would only further isolate the trans community, especially young people who need to see evidence that they are not alone. Despite the risks, the author remains committed to continued visibility, insisting on the humanity of trans people in the face of those who wish to erase their existence.