One of the things that is very uncomfortable to talk about with other trans women is that not everybody's transition is the same amount of easy, or is even the same path. It's not the same. — Torrey Peters Copy Share Image
The premise of any discussion I have is not to debate my humanity. I refuse to engage on that level. It makes for a… — Torrey Peters Copy Share Image
People don't care about facts anyway; in my country, we have 'alternative facts.' But if you can make somebody feel something - and oftentimes… — Torrey Peters Copy Share Image
The fact that someone like me can exist terrifies some people. Because: 'What if you had control of your body and you got to… — Torrey Peters Copy Share Image
Karl Ove Knausgaard is one of my literary heroes. This distresses many of my female, queer, and trans friends: Torrey, you have every woman… — Torrey Peters Copy Share Image
At certain moments in my life, I have stumbled upon a beauty so extreme, I have stepped back in alarm. There are some people… — Torrey Peters Copy Share Image
I'm obsessed with this book 'Independent People,' by Halldor Laxness. — Torrey Peters Copy Share Image
It's not just unexpected for other people. It's very unexpected for myself. But I think that's like a really good place to write from,… — Torrey Peters Copy Share Image
When I'm open to beauty's true power, I believe it changes me for the better. — Torrey Peters Copy Share Image
People are going to make mistakes no matter what because that's what being human is. — Torrey Peters Copy Share Image
