“Non binary people need to be taken seriously. I have experienced more transphobia from binary trans people than cis people sometimes. Gatekeeping has to stop. ” Kim (they/them)
“There is an extreme lack of representation for young, Deaf, queer, Jewish, Asian, transgender artists. So, I decided to be my own representation.” Chella Man
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“I recommend lots of stim toys as stimming helps pain relief, along with contact with friends, comfort foods, and relaxed activities.” Read more surgery tips from the community at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery
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“It takes a lot of thinking and courage to come out and define your gender as something else, especially outside of the binary. Therefore, trans people are generally pretty certain and we really don’t need anyone questioning us.” Fi
Self-determination for trans people is nothing new. Sir Ewan Forbes changed the sex on his birth certificate in the 1940s, announced his new name in the newspaper and legally married his wife. His cousin challenged the change for reasons of inheritance, but the judge ruled in Ewan’s favour.
"The first thing I think about when I wake up and the last thing I think about before I get to sleep is dysphoria. It also appears throughout the day, whenever I go to the toilet. Luckily applying testosterone is part of my morning routine." Eddie
"Through my own identity as a trans man, and one of a race other than white, I really wanted to share my own experiences to show that everyone's on a different path. It's not an easy journey and I don't think it's ever really over. It can be emotionally draining, but it can also be really rewarding." Leo Sheng
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Have you got your date for top surgery coming up? Have a look at 'What Do I Need to Know About Surgery?' for info on what to pack for hospital and for top recovery tips from the community. You'll find it at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery
"More training is needed for frontline NHS staff, I feel like the trans community is often required to educate the people who are gatekeeping their access to the services they need. The waiting times are maddening! Three years or more of waiting is is not acceptable, especially when gender dysphoria is your daily companion." Liv
Are you having transition related surgery soon? Do you know what to expect from your recovery? You might find 'What Do I Need to Know About Surgery?' useful. Read it at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery
"Trans people come in all shapes and sizes. The ones I have met are nice and just want to get on with their lives. It is wearing to have to justify your existence every time someone wants to call you out on something someone has read or heard." Louise
Looking for Survey Participants for the dissertation project "Reviewing Gender as Colonial Construct and its Impact on Transgender and Intersexual Discrimination." You must be 18+ and trans and/or intersex.
I confuse people with my race, ethnicity, my disability and because I’m trans. My disability makes it hard to communicate sometimes, so I think people in general are awkward around me.” Kaijoumari-Jade
Dr Manabi Bandopahyay became India’s first transgender college principal when she took up her post at Krishnagar Women’s College in 2015. She has often had to struggle for acceptance in her career but has succeeded nonetheless.
“I moderate my twitter usage, only look at news sites twice a day, try to make connections with people who will be supportive, and indulge in cute things as I find them.” Athiette
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