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Transgender Myths vs Reality

When it comes to Transgender Myths, I hear all kinds of bullshit on a daily basis. Mainly in the media, which is then believed by the public at large and then regurgitated by certain sections of the public. I have heard the mantra, “it was on the news, it must be true”, so many times, …

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Looking after elderly relatives

Today has been a hard day as I’ve been to see two of my elderly relatives as they’re both in very ill health. Hard for me because seeing my uncles like this has shocked me because up to a few years ago these men were still very influential in our family lives. The first uncle …

Mow Cop, 11th September 2021
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Grief!

It’s almost 1 year since my dog, Chante, died and I’ve just had a massive attack of grief! Haven’t felt like this for nearly a year and it hit me like a sledge hammer today. I was driving home and saw my ex dog sitter stood at the side of the road with some of …

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My Lifestyle

I honestly can’t believe what somebody said to me last night about my lifestyle. Here’s how the conversation went.   Me: I’m not going out this weekend. There’s no events on. Them: That’s a good thing as I’ve seen your Facebook posts over the past couple of months and perhaps you should take it easy. …

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Why do people treat trans folk differently

No, really! Serious question, why do people treat trans folk differently, specifically male to female trans people? I don’t expect people to understand me, or understand what I’m going through in my life or even want to understand anything about my life. I’m not asking anyone to understand. But, why do people not afford me …

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The Gender Recognition Act (2004)

What is the Gender Recognition Act 2004? The Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA) is the primary piece of legislation for and in use in the UK. This legislation governs the recognition of transgender people. The full act documentation can be found on the government website, here: Gender Recognition Act 2004 (legislation.gov.uk) The Gender Recognition Act allows transgender people …

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Taking stock

You know sometimes you just have to sit down and take stock of your life, and this year has been one of those years. So here again I write my thoughts down about my life. I rarely look back but this year I did. Looking at where I was five years ago and remembering the …

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What is Transgender?

What is Transgender? Transgender is a term used for people, both male and female, whose gender identity or gender expression is different from the gender they were assigned at birth. This gender identity is the persons internal sense of being female, male, both, neither or somewhere on the gender spectrum. This identity is how transgender, …