I’ve been working at the same store for the past 4 years. Even though I have issues with a lot of people who shop there, not everything is bad. Some of our regulars are easily recognizable. One in particular is this guy who has a prosthetic arm, but he’s actually one of the nicest customers we’ve ever had. Seeing him always puts me in a good mood because this guy is very nice to everyone working there. Back in February of 2023, there was one customer in particular who I noticed was a trans woman. She seemed really cool and had her friends with her. The second time I saw her was exactly 2 weeks after the first. That time, I saw her wearing a Korn shirt. I told her that the shirt looked cool, and that I had just gotten the Japanese version of Korn’s album The Serenity of Suffering. I also mentioned that the reason why I often get the Japanese versions of certain albums is because of the bonus tracks, and that Japan is always keeping the good shit. I obviously didn’t give her any shit for being trans because she and her friends would have most likely kicked my ass, and I would’ve deserved it. If I saw anybody giving her shit just because she’s trans, I sure as hell would have stepped in to defend her. Even though I’m bisexual, I am a trans ally and always will be. Having positive encounters with people at my store helps to put me in a good mood, and I’m more than willing to stand up to bullies.