Transgender people, particularly women of color, face disproportionate rates of homelessness and poverty. For example, African American transgender women experience homelessness at more than five times the rate of the general U.S. population.

Many transgender youth turn to social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram to find "people like me," sharing transition stories and accessing resources that may be unavailable in their physical environments.

While online spaces provide a sense of belonging, they also expose individuals to personal and vicarious transphobic messaging, which can lead to psychological distress.