Reed began researching gender transition when she was 13,[3] but she did not pursue it until her early 30s, not knowing how to navigate healthcare options.[3][4] In 2019, Reed created a popular Google map of informed consent clinics, clinics which help transgender people access care, such as hormones, with reduced overhead. Reed was inspired to create it after spending too long looking for clinics and learning that her nearest suitable clinic was more than three hours away.[5][3]
In 2021, her data was used by anti-trans activists to harass healthcare providers on the list, motivated by their thought of it facilitating children access to medical transition.[6][7]
Career
Reed worked as a digital director for The American Independent (formerly known as Shareblue) from 2016 until 2021.[3]
After 2021, Reed worked as a transgender rights blogger. She publishes the newsletter Erin in the Morning,[8] focusing on legislation that impacts LGBT, and often specifically transgender, people.[9] Reed begun working on her newsletter full time in 2022.[5] The same year, Reed published a map tracking US states that had the most and least legislative protection for transgender individuals. She has updated the map as new laws are proposed and passed.[10] Reed was awarded 2024's Outstanding Blog at the GLAAD Media Awards.[11]
In 2022, Reed started a long-distance relationship with Montana state representative Zooey Zephyr.[15] They were engaged in 2023[16] after Zephyr proposed at a local gay prom.[17] In 2023, the couple was targeted in failed swatting attempts. Reed credited local police for stopping the incident.[12][18]
Reed and Zephyr were married in December 2024. The wedding ceremony was held at the Missoula County Fairgrounds in Montana, and was officiated by GLAAD president Sarah Kate Ellis.
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