I don’t get misgendered very often these days but this is how I deal with misgendering. Do it once, it’s annoying but okay! Do it twice, and beware, you’re on notice. Do it 3 times and I’ll distance myself from you so quickly you won’t believe it, and have done on numerous occasions. I’m four …
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Can you business afford to ignore the Transgender Dollar, or pound?
Let me ask you a serious question. Can your business afford to ignore the transgender dollar, or transgender pound? This is a question I keep asking myself, especially when I get stonewalled by businesses because I am transgender. As many transgender people are generally affluent and have money to spend in businesses, and some businesses …
It’s not Transphobia. It’s Transmisia!
Let’s explain why transmisia should be used, as transphobia is perhaps not the right word for what some people show to the trans community. Let me explain this. A phobia, specifically transphobia, is the fear of something, in this case transgender people. Transgender people such as myself and many of my friends. This is more …
Transgender conversion therapy ban
The trans conversion ban bill is apparently now in its final stages and just waiting for a sign-off from the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak. His decision is going to be a defining moment for the prime minister. He will show his true colors, and either renege on the government’s promise to ban conversion therapy …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Mind your own business | Trans rights
The only business people should be minding, is their own! There’s far to many people sticking their noses in other peoples business at the moment if you ask me. Are folk breaking the law? No! So what the issue with Transgender people? We’ve been here since the dawn of history but over the past few …
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 …
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 …