When I received an invitation to a Sopranos-themed party, I immediately knew I wanted to dress up as Adriana La Cerva. As a transgender woman, I deeply empathized with Adriana's character. Her wit, glamour, and struggles resonated with me and many other women in the trans community.

Adriana's one-liners and campy bravado reflect the ways trans women respond to societal expectations of femininity. Her quest for acceptance and belonging mirrors the experiences of many in the trans community, including myself.

Adriana's tragic death in The Sopranos after betraying the crime family highlights the challenges she faced in a world where she never truly belonged. Despite her beauty, she struggled to fit in and find safety.

Throughout the series, Adriana's decline from a trophy wife to a woman facing infertility issues mirrors the struggles of many trans women fighting for recognition, acceptance, and protection. Her story resonates with those navigating a world where femininity is narrowly defined and falling short can have life-threatening consequences.

As a trans woman, I relate to Adriana's character and the constant threat of patriarchal violence she faced. My survival, like hers, is tied to conforming to societal ideals of femininity just to exist safely in public.

While Adriana's fate is left ambiguous in the series, her character's resilience and struggles offer hope for a different future. Dressing up as Adriana at the party felt like living out a fantasy where she could escape the threats of patriarchy. It's a personal connection that resonates deeply with me.

As I imagine a hopeful future for Adriana, I also hold onto hope for my own journey as a transgender woman.