As another trans woman it has been so hard for me to connect with other trans women because of this.
I’m very critical of men and the way they behave in our society, and my cis girl friends and gay male friends almost always agree.
Now every time I bring this up to trans friends they jump to defend men, girl why are you defending men when they’re literally the ones killing trans women and cis women at exponential rates and you’re telling me that men don’t have a problem??
I genuinely don’t understand that need they have to defend men…
Avoid associating with people who defend abusers, they’re showing you how they wish to be treated.
Also avoid accusing individuals of vile acts without evidence or as a part of a hasty generalization of a larger un-unified macro group or gender ideology, otherwise you may find others doing the same to you.
Also good advice.
Trust your gut though when it comes to individuals. If someone’s behaviour repeatedly makes you feel uncomfortable, you will be happier without them in your life.