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Hi all. Im Abi. Biomedical Scientist for the NHS, nerd by nature and volunteer for Sparkle in my spare time. She/Her. Trans and proud!Opinions mine

Manchester, England
Joined November 2016
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
1 year
Hi, I'm the big scary trans person the government wants you to believe is responsible for all the ills in the world.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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I have an honest question given the current transphobia going around. Cis women friends and allies, Do you see people like me as any sort of threat? Are you bothered by me using the bathroom?
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Being trans is not an ideology . There is no "ideology" behind existing, that would be like saying being ginger is an ideology.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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To all my cis friends and family here: Its really hard being trans right now. We are being demonised so so much for stuff we aren't. We are a TINY minority and the attention we are getting is not proportional. Please stand up for us. Fighting every day to exist isn't fun.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Can I get a #TransRightsAreHumanRights from all the peeps out there? Allies, fellow queers, everyone! Speak up for trans rights!
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Transphobia is trying to make the very idea of anything to do with trans people unnatural - our bodies, our dignity, anything! There's nothing wrong with me. I'm trans. I have a life. I have friends and family. I exist.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Trans people are not "an issue" for debate. We are human beings. We are simply asking for equality and dignity and to get on with life same as everyone else. Also Trans folks have been part of the LGBTQ+ fight for equality since the beginning. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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@KatyMontgomerie I have epilepsy, admittedly luckily well controlled. All these crossings trigger is a sense of pride and happiness, not seizures
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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I am so freaking sick of the disinformation being spread about GRA reform. Trans women ARE NOT sexual predators. Also people seem to forget trans men exist. The reform is literally about birth certificates. Thats it. I already have a female driving license...
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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So here's a little message to all the cis friends on here. The reason us trans folks need your support more than ever at the moment is the concerted broad spectrum attack on us and those who support us every flipping week.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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@JG_Writer No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal as his own; and then the dragons arrived.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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@_banquos_ghost_ Is that the natural history museum and a statue of Darwin on the steps?
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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@Chican3ry Had a similar experience when they found out valproate could cause birth defects. I was wearing jeans and some old t shirt when a pharmacist asked to speak to me in private. She was informing me if I got pregnant... I quickly told her not an issue.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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The Bell-Tavistock legal battle just shows the huge links between the transphobia, the far right, repealing bodily autonomy and reproductive rights as well as the anti vax movement. Its a biiig crossover
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Hey everyone, hope you're having a good day. Its my birthday today. I made it another year. Let's spread some joy 😊
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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@elianaperez678 @BeeBabs ... "your soul mate, tahani"
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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The UK media can sincerely go to hell. Its riddled with transphobia to the very rotten core. Apparently its completely acceptable to use us as fodder for selling shit newspapers.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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My trans-ness doesn't affect my ability to do my job. What does affect it or just my life in general is a society ridden with transphobia
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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How it started how its going
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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#ThisIsMyHat Its a trans flag baseball cap
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Post a photo of you with a hat on. Please use hashtag #ThisIsMyHat
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Have a job interview tomorrow... Wish me luck bird app fam
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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@FayeFahrenheit Is the phrase "eugenics" applicable to describe this?
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@KatyMontgomerie @CateSpice And then it turns out they are all trans bar one
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Someone suggested a poll. So here we go. For thr numbers Same questions above. 3 day duration. Thanks for all the heartwarming replies btw. Youre all wonderful people x
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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So sick of these f**King consultations. Just be decent human beings and pass the bloody laws to ban what is basically torture!!
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NEW: A ban on so-called conversion therapy is, as expected, set to be announced in tomorrow's Queens Speech. However it's understood a consultation will be launched before any legislation is introduced. Thread...
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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ADULT HUMAN FEMALE = BLACK WOMEN TRANS WOMEN CIS WOMEN DISABLED WOMEN BI-SEXUAL WOMEN INTERSEX WOMEN MASCULINE WOMEN GAY WOMEN PANSEXUAL WOMEN = ADULT HUMAN FEMALE
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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@Lucy__Byford @daliagebrial For a month that's still super cheap compared to the UK.. A single train journey can eclipse that..
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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For #Tdov heres a pic of me at work. Looking slightly smarter and girlier than usual!
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Thought my outfit looked cute today. So thought I'd share.
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So it is my birthday today 😊 Woo 😁
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Can i get a #CisWithTheT from my followers please? 😊
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Just me, out and being trans. I look messy as heck but IDGAF right now. I just want coffee
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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@lookoutitsbbear @CNET Would KISS makeup work too then?
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Today being #TransDayOfVisibility here's a pic of me. I first transitioned almost 6 years ago now at the age of 27. Since then I've been fighting to be the best me I can be.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Trans people don't experience equality in this country, despite what the equality act says SHOULD happen. We are very much second class citizens. RT if you agree?
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4 years ago today vs last week #GlowUp
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Today is #TransDayOfRemembrance CW for this . . . . . . Im not going to lie. It's going to be really diffict for me. We've lost a lot of people in the past year. Some of them from the UK. Brianna. Corei. Alice (who's inquest was this year) I'm devastated about all of them.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Date day again with @LeahAmelia1 You peeps sick of us yet? 😜
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Tw: suicide I won't post the article but I've just seen that a young trans person has taken their own life in the UK, after bullying. To make things worse the person isn't being allowed dignity even after passing
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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@No7Sammy "dabbling with trans"?? Thats a ridiculous way of putting it.
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@RoseSchmits I've survived my own worst enemy: myself. People like this don't even appear on my radar by comparison, despite their inflated sense of self importance.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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And a female passport. "Self iD" already basically exists. If I were to commit any sort of crime, I would be judged accordingly. If you all are so fed up about "intact males" then how about you pay for my fucking medical treatment? Transitioning is a very hard road...
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Today is a pretty meaningful day for me. On this day three years ago I took the decision to socially transition - the day I changed my name. The last three years haven't been easy at times but at the same time they have been the best years of my life.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Boris johnson just said on trans people "when it comes to the differences between a man and a woman, the facts of biology remain overwhelmingly important" Well screw you too mate
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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I love it when fellow trans folks post selfies. It shows the beauty and diversity of our community. So remember #TransIsBeautiful If you feel like it, drop a selfie below. Ill post one too. Disclaimer: I am currently off sick so i look like crap 😂
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Greetings. I am an over 18 female Homo sapiens. Have a great day. X #adulthumanfemale
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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I really like this hat. It's like my signature queer woman look.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Hey all. Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who said nice words recently or anyone who takes the time to follow me in general. I don't think I'm 100% OK at the moment. This pandemic has worn me down and now the constant shitty environment of transphobia is getting at me.
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@AnoniStef Same! I was hopeful it would be this way and its blown me away. Proof that transphobes are the hateful minorityn
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Its constant. Please stand up for those trans folks in your life and those in your community. Thank you #transrights 🏳️‍⚧
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..to go down. You think we choose this? With a 50% attempted suicide rate and much higher self harm stats the answer is no. #rantover #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransIsBeautiful
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Being trans isn't a political act. However some people in positions of responsibility see fit to use our community as political pawns to meet their own ends. Today is #TransDayOfRemembrance Its our day of mourning. Please leave us be. Just at least for today.
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Let's just pop in to the lego store I said. I just wanna look I said. Oops.
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Being the only trans person around sucks a lot. Heck being the only queer person a lot of the time is the same. I have Noone to relate to. Noone gets why I'm terrified of things. Why I'm feeling crappy cos of HRT stuff. Sucks sometimes.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Hey guess what I do in toilet facilities. I basically use the toilet. Wash my hands. Maybe check myself in the mirror. Thats it. I use the toilet of my gender because it's appropriate. I present as female and all my docs state the same.
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@gracepetrie Or if its some security risk let people bring empty bottles and bring huge water containers with taps people can fill up at.
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Probably the final pic I'll tweet of 2021 😊
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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If you've ever watched programs about 80s homophobia and how widespread that is? Well it's being recycled into transphobia. (also the homophobia from back then still hasn't disappeared completely) There's concerted media attacks. Political attacks. Manufactured moral panic.
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Just thought I'd tweet this old pic of me in full fancy makeup vs me, right now 😂. Wow I've changed in my approach to being me 😂 #trans
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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So on this day a year ago I met this girl on a zoom party. Fast forward a year later and I get to wake up next to her on the same day, and she's my girlfriend. Happy Birthday @leahoverthinks !
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Here's me when I make an effort 😊
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Hey followers, specifically those who are cis.. Can I get some affirmations of support for the trans community?
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Just my perception but when Eddie izzard announced her pronouns the whole trans community got behind her. This feels like a kick in the teeth.
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Dear cis people. I want to tell you something. There are people in positions of influence in this country that want to remove the ability of trans people like myself to use the toilets of the gender I am.
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@WhatTheTrans The idea that you have to submit to a research protocol troubles me massively. Im no academic but how would this pass ethical approval?
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Posting this pic from this morning cos I feel good about myself. #MondayVibes #FeelingGood
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So. #tdov . A pic of me being visible and a few thoughts if I may.
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What 3ish years does to a person... Stole the idea off the other half 😊
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😊🏳️‍⚧
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We are proudly flying the flag today for #TransAwarenessWeek celebrating the diversity of our workforce and communities across Bolton.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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@rozietoez "all lesbians must like volvos" would be a more hilarious typo
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Here's me, just being cute in front of one of the murals in the village. Haters going to hate just by me existing. #transandproud #trans #TransIsBeautiful
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Well, twitter. How do I look? #selfie #TransIsBeautiful
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Felt cute with my work outfit this morning so got a pic or two 😊
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Can I have a weekend where Im not faced with people implying Im somehow some kind of predator or threat to fellow women? Im just another human being and I care about other human beings. Sigh
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@trussliz @JamieWallisMP I supported the trans community while serving as equalities minister
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@confusedophan Basically everyone has all the hormones as they play different roles depending on your anatomical structure. They are all present in differing amounts under non-intervened circumstances Hope that makes sense was trying not to say words like "normal" or "natural"
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@JaneyGodley If a colleague of mine needed or even needs help, I'll be there to help them. I'm not some person as described in that image. I'm a human being who gives a crap about others.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Isn't it weird that all the stuff bullies used to taunt me about in school are now things I'm proud of. Yours sincerely a big gay nerd
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Jesus Liz Truss is the most garbage equalities minister ever
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Feeling like I look pretty good today, if I may be so bold to say. Just had my hair done 😊 #transisbeautiful #nomakeup
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@KatyMontgomerie How long before they say this apple is trans
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There are numerous sources from official medical professional bodies that say that stopping HRT for trans people suddenly can be a disaster for mental health. This is abonimable
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A year ago with @leahoverthinks . Our first date. They have made me so happy 😊
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Really feeling myself today #beach #pridemonth
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@KatyMontgomerie Wait til they hear that everyone's skin is crawling with microbes... The human body is absolutely covered
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Thanks for all the well wishes. Here's a hastily taken birthday selfie 😁
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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Honestly feeling blown away to be awarded such an honour. I'm glad to be able to help make things better for the local community and my fellow LGBTQ+ folks. Diversity is a brilliant thing 🏳️‍🌈
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Meet our Be Inclusive Award winner Abigail Giles 🙌 Abigail is a true ambassador when it comes to #LGBTQ initiatives. She's been instrumental, offering her specialist advice, sharing her experiences & working closely with teams to make improvements for patients 🏳️‍🌈 #FABBAwards21
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Felt cute. Thought I'd post a selfie. Yes Im painfully aware i need to make my bed and tidy the floor 🤣
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
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LGBTQ+ healthcare in the UK needs to be looked at ASAP. the barriers LGBTQ+ people face when trying to access healthcare with dignity and equality is inconceivable. Let's not even mention the appaling lack of any form of trans healthcare whatsoever.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
3 years
#LGBTQties Repost of a pic and not sure I count as a cutie but... This is the best I got #nofilter #nomakeup
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
4 years
@eqrnt @pterodactylonfi @AyoCaesar Everyone could be vulnerable. They havent quite nailed down why it affects some healthy people more than others. Vulnerable people are vulnerable regardless.. But healthy people can be affected in various ways.
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
3 years
Amongst all the current hate in this country, particularly that propogated by the govt and the media.. I'm PROUD to be trans. I'm proud to be me. 🏳️‍⚧🏳️‍🌈
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
3 years
Its past midnight so its officially the 2nd. A year ago today I met @leahoverthinks for the first time in person and our relationship properly kicked off. Happy anniversary my love ❤️🏳️‍⚧🏳️‍🌈7
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
3 years
Dead nerd / transgender tsunami
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
3 years
Seen in Bristol
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Abi Giles 🏳️‍⚧⚧♀️
5 years
Well, today marks 2 years to the day I changed my name and officially socially transitioned. What a crazy two years its been! Hope everyone has a great day! Xx
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