An ally would never include themselves as an “us” in the community. Knowing how carefully she picks her words, this was intentional. She is telling all that are listening, “I am one of you”. She knows that the only ones listening with an open mind are those who will understand.
2019 starts 13 years of Taylor. If that doesn’t make you completely excited and hopeful for what’s to come in the new year, then I don’t know what will.