Welcome to this-is-transsanism
Rules and examples under cut
Some ground rules
Dont use disorders as slurs. Don't call people delusional or narcissistic or autistic or bipolar or schizo or psychopathic in a mean way.
Also be serious about disorders. Ocd and adhd arent fun silly quirks. Did isn't the evil alter disorder and even if it was we still wouldnt let you make horrible "jokes" about it
Educated self diagnosis is ok. Armchair diagnosis is discouraged but feel free to offer advice/help (for example: anon wondering if they're plural -> offer plural resources. Do not *tell* someone they are a system and do not encourage uneducated sdx - you are not doctors. offering help and education is ok but seriously don't tell.people what they are
if you have a disorder and someone is wondering if they have the same one (for example if you are autistic and anon is wondering) then you are free to offer your experiences as a reference point but keep in mind everyone is unique
Please don't use the word "neuro-spicy" or whatever nonsense
We ❤️ trans men, trans women, non binary and intersex people alike. Perisex cis people are allowed if they're respectful + their gender affects their experiences with sanism in some way
mature posts will be posted with a content label
Minors are allowed but be warned that your experiences may differ significantly from your adult peers so don't take everything as word of god
we don't have every disorder so we may be uneducated on some. Feel free to correct us if something happens
You are allowed to send in asks about pluralphobia, but it will be put under a unique tag. We do not fakeclaim or support harassment campaigns.
Mod X (me) is plural and intersex/transmasculine, we use they/them. We also have a collection of mental and physical disabilities.
Inspired by blogs such as @this-is-transandrophobia @thisis-intersexism and @this-is-ableism
FAQ:
What is transsanism?
Transsanism is the intersection between gender divergency and neurodivergency. This includes non binary people, intersex people, people of colour and people whose gender presentation doesn't align with white heteronormative expectations. This also includes *anything* that isn't exactly neurotypical - which, yes, includes depression and anxiety, because no matter how "standard" they may seem they are still made into victims of sanism. Transsanism is how the world treats you, and how you experience it.
What is sanism?
Sanism is when you are discriminated against for a disorder or disability you may have or present with. For example, you may know that people with intellectual disabilities and learning disabilities (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, down syndrome...) are often referred to as "retards", which is a slur that most people have not reclaimed.
Another example of sanism is when people use words such as "narc", "psycho," "delulu" or "schizo" in a negative way or as jokes. Real people have these issues and they are not necessarily life-ruiners, so to use these words so casually practically makes jokes out of the people who really need help and want to talk about their experiences. Using ADHD or OCD as jokes also erases the real experiences that people with these disorders have.
Sanism is ableism, but disincludes physical disabilities whereas ableism includes anything that changes your living experience than to a "normal" person. In this way it is under the ableism umbrella but is its own thing. You may have heard of Mad Pride, which includes neurodivergent people but disincludes neurotypical disabled people.
Examples of transsanism?
My doctor refuses to get me gender affirming care because he thinks my plurality will somehow interfere with it.
Being put in an asylum or ward for queerness.
People wrongly insisting that your transness is because of your disorders and discriminating against you for it.
Being denied resources and help because of your transness or neurodivergency.
Do you take submissions that aren't transsanism?
Yes! We take submissions such as: headcanons, positivity, questions and resources. We also take anything that has gender and neurodivergency overlap, even if not transsanism - if you are trans because of your disorder, you're valid too! Cisgender sanism experiences are welcome, if it is about gender expression affecting it.
If you're making a joke about your own disorder, ensure you make it clear - for example if I'm doing a satire/joke about my plurality I'd probably say something like "it's SO transsanist that we can't shapeshift"
















