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How music helped me escape abuse and reclaim myself

I found music as an escape and started making simple EDM beats. These creations cleared my head and provided a distraction when I needed it most

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Time to call out the anti-trans pile-ons

Many of you will be aware of the horrendous pile-on over the last few days, directed towards Olympic boxer Imane Khelif. Racist, transphobic and misogynist. For a fuller account of […]

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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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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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Trans refugees in Kenya: “Right now we are on our own”

ncreasing numbers of LGBTQ+ people have fled to seek refuge in Kenya, looking for a place they can be themselves without fearing for their lives or for their families’ lives. But things are getting harder.

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Being transgender and navigating cancer

Throughout my twelve weeks as an inpatient, I found myself scared to be open about who I was or ask to be named and gendered correctly. The irony of this is that I work in a transgender empowerment programme. The reason I did not disclose my gender identity was that I was scared of backlash, prejudice and that I would not get the care that I needed

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