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Maithim duit: The power of forgiving transphobic hate.

Forgiveness can be a challenging concept, especially when faced with the scars of transphobic bullying and the complexities of dementia. However, it holds immense power, not only for the individual but for society as a whole.

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Autism Features Non-binary

Trans and Autistic: Navigating several social transitions

I find correcting people very difficult – it feels like another part of myself I must defend, another part I must explain to others constantly for a slither of recognition.

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Revolution couldn’t be more relevant

The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions is the queerest thing I’ve seen in a while, and I’ve seen some very queer things. It was unconventional – I’ve never seen someone play a wine glass live on stage before, nor will I look at paper the same way again – but that’s only part of what made it so queer.

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Lend us your voice

TransActual are looking to publish a book in 2024 that will help the public to reconnect with actual trans people.

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Features Health Inequalities Healthcare

What happens if you don’t tick the right boxes?

Seeking medical care has never been straight forward. I have found myself lying about my identity. Ticking ‘woman’ or ‘female’ on forms. Ticking ‘white British’, ticking ‘straight’, and not revealing aspects about myself that should in theory help to inform the medical care and support I receive, but in reality have hindered that care.

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Response to census data on the size of the UK trans population

Responding to the release of the first UK census data to look specifically at the proportion of trans people in the UK population, jane fae, director of TransActual said: “I […]

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