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For many trans people, being able to transition can be absolutely life changing and life saving.
One person told us "Before transitioning, I could not see myself in the future. That person didn't exist, there wasn't a space in the world that I could fill. Now there is."
Looking for a trans inclusive book, film or TV programme? Have a look at TransActual's entertainment library for recommendations. If you don't see something you think we should add, let us know down in the comments!
Type in transactual.org.uk/entertainment or go to the link in our bio and find it in the 'new from TransActual' section.
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
Alok says, about people accidentally using he/him instead of they/them:
"It's not you speaking when you misgender me, it's everyone that has spoken to you before."
I really like this. It's true, and acknowledges our interconnected minds. And also, it's like, every time you use the right pronouns for someone, you're making a better world for everyone, going forward for a very long time, because you're a part of someone else's language.
Andrea Jenkins is a politician, poet, activist and community historian. She was the first Black trans woman to be elected to public office in the United States and continues to work for the whole community.
“Transgender people have been here forever…I look forward to more trans people joining me in elected office and all other kinds of leadership roles in our society." Andrea Jenkins
Write for TransActual. We're looking for perspectives from sex workers, pieces about trans joy, articles about parenting and starting a family, and the experiences of people's lives as a trans person within your local community.
Do you know any useful self-care resources online or developed any of your own? Let us know because we want to add them to the TransActual Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub.
You'll find it at https://transactual.org.uk/wellbeing/ or by clicking the link in, scrolling to
resources from TransActual & clicking 'Health and Wellbeing Hub'.