A review by readingpicnic
I Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl's Notes from the End of the World by Kai Cheng Thom

5.0

I agree with a lot of the author's perspectives and appreciate her honesty about the pitfalls of the queer community that do not often get talked about. I was especially appreciative about the chapter on cycles of abuse in the queer community and who gets penalized/shunned because I have witnessed similar situations before as an observer and did not react to them as well as I could have at the time with who I supported/isolated. I think my point of view on shaming and isolating people who have caused harm, both online and in person, is always changing, and this book has made me think more critically about this. I also appreciated her focus on healing, understanding, and love throughout the book, as well as the emphasis on addressing early signs of abuse ahead of time instead of only reacting when something tragic and harmful befalls a community member.