Feeling safe and accepted for who you are should never be a question you have to ask twice. If you've had to hide your identity around family, at work, or even at the doctor's office just to avoid judgment, that kind of exhaustion is real — and it's not something you have to carry alone anymore. You do not have to figure this out alone.

Respectful care simply means a provider listens without judgment, uses your correct name and pronouns, and understands the specific health needs tied to who you are. That's the baseline — and you're allowed to expect it every single time.