I’ve been thinking a lot about how to start this blog, and the truth is...I didn’t want to overthink it. I just wanted to be honest.
I’m a transgender man living in the United States, at a time when simply existing as who I am feels increasingly terrifying. That reality is heavy. It’s exhausting. And it’s impossible to ignore. Still Valid was born out of that feeling...out of the need to say, out loud and visibly, that our lives, our bodies, our identities, and our humanity are still valid. Always.
This brand isn’t about trends or perfection. It’s about grounding. It’s about visibility. It’s about reminding ourselves and each other that even when the world feels hostile, we are not alone...and we are not wrong for existing.
Still Valid has very much been a work in progress. I’m building this on my own, in the margins of my life...while working a full-time job, trying to have some semblance of a personal life in this very chaotic world, and keeping up with the everyday responsibilities of home. There has been a lot of trial and error. A lot of learning as I go. And honestly, a lot of late nights wondering if I’m doing any of this “right.”
But every order, every message, every share of my website reminds me why I keep going.
I want to say thank you to everyone who has purchased something, shared stillvalid.co, left a tip, or simply told someone about this project. Your support means more than I can properly put into words. It tells me that this resonates, that it matters, and that it’s worth continuing even when it feels hard.
If you’ve received your merch already, I’m genuinely asking for your honest feedback. What worked? What didn’t? How did it feel when it arrived? That feedback is the only way I can improve and grow this into something better. I’m also very open to suggestions for new products: ideas, needs, or things you’d love to see that would feel affirming or meaningful to you.
I also want this space to be bigger than just me. I’m happy to share other trans businesses, authors, and projects here on the site. Community matters. Mutual support matters. If you know someone (or are someone) doing good work, I want to help amplify that.
This blog, like Still Valid itself, will continue to evolve. It won’t always be polished. But it will always be honest.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your support.
Still valid. Always.
Liam
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