Well, tonight was a fucking disaster of epic proportions. Misgendering and deadnaming-a-go-go – and pronouns? What even are they?! Yeah, cheers, Dad.
So are you having your dick chopped off? 10 things not to say to trans women
I’ve spent the past couple of years coming out to people – and most of my friends and family have been wonderful, supportive and sensitive. But a few – usually people I don’t know so well – seem to need a little coaching. So I thought I’d write a piece on things not to say to trans women.
Why deadnaming sucks the life out of trans people
I’m very lucky that my friends have taken my “transness” on board completely since I came out last summer. My family, on the other hand, are finding things a little harder. I thought I’d write a piece about deadnaming.
Last Christmas (as male me)
I’d not been looking forward to this Christmas – my first since coming out as Andie. I should have been looking fabulous in a new party frock. Instead, I tried to tone things down in front of my family – and was suitably rewarded with being called Andrew all day.