I'm a trans man. We don't have a secret agenda – we're just asking you to let us live.

My wife gave birth to our first child earlier this year, and I am over-the-moon in love with being a father to my baby boy. Along my parenthood journey, I’ve thought a lot about the life I want to help build for my son and the community I want him to grow up in.

At the same time, I’ve thought a lot about the things I experienced as a kid that I hope he never has to. 

For example, I hope my son never has to feel a drop in...