We're trying to humanize the trans community. It's about showing us as normal, everyday human beings who just happen to be trans. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
A lot of us just want to lead normal, regular lives. I want to go in for a role and if I can play… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
I learned that I have purpose and my experiences no matter how horrible taught me heart, strength and forgiveness! — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
Once you start crossing over and displaying feminine ways, you're a target. It's sad, it's humiliating, and it's confusing. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
You're actually putting someone down by saying that you don't understand their culture and hence it's not normal. Perhaps some things we find 'new'… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
In the realness categories, what happens is you walk and your peers judge you, because if you're not able to walk amongst your peers… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
When I was introduced to balls, it was only in New York, now it's spreading everywhere. I couldn't be happier. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
Ball culture saved my life, and many people don't understand that. But ballroom is where I found chosen and proven family. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
People told me that if I were to become post-op, that they would have nothing to do with me. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
Don't tell me about tolerance. Don't tell me about acceptance. Look at me as the woman that I am and respect that. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
Trans women are often fetishized, which sometimes makes us feel important in a world that doesn't always accept us. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
I started hormone therapy illegally and I thought I looked good enough for my family to accept. I was wrong. It was a disaster.… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
Trans men and women have always been thrown to the sides, but... have always been the nurturers, especially trans women. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
Mr. Murphy is really, really amazing. I have admired him from the time that I saw the first season of 'American Horror Story.' I… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
I learned that there is an inner strength that blossoms when one cleanses themselves by processing and attempting to comprehend their situation and/or experience.… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share
