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?
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.
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.
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
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...
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.
@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.
@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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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.
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?
Today is
#TransDayOfRemembrance
CW for this
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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.
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
@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.
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...
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.
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
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 😂
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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
@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"
@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.
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
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 🏳️🌈
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
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.
@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.
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.
🏳️⚧🏳️🌈
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
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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