I’ve written so much on this blog about transphobia – all about the TERFs and their campaign of hate towards trans people. But while they might shout the loudest, it’s important to remember that these bigots are a tiny minority. Most people these days seem to be very accepting towards trans people. These are known as trans allies.
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.
When your dad’s got your back
I’ve written on here before about how supportive my dad was when I came out to him and my mum back in the summer. Since then, me being trans has rarely been mentioned by either of them. But we had a little progress yesterday. [Read more…]
Why friendship is VITAL to trans people
In my previous post, “To my very special friends, I love you“, I wrote about my amazing friends and why I love them. The post told of me confiding in student pals when I was still figuring out what was going on with my gender over two decades ago – and telling more and more friends over the past year or so – even a couple of blokes!