Trans women are women. Now what?
The UK Supreme Court is dangerously wrong, but what can I do about it?
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Pansexual Pride
A look at the photography of two people who identify as pansexual for Pansexual Pride
Trans Day of Remembrance
Thinking of the photos we wish we made when we had the time. Remember to make time.
My first visit to Trans Pride Brighton
Trans Pride Brighton is the largest trans pride event in the UK. I went along to chat to people, make some portraits and also try out a bold new look. How'd it go?
Mens changing is upstairs, sir.
I went shopping in the city wearing jeans and a t-shirt. I was invisible to the world until I took a t-shirt dress to the gender neutral changing room where I was told, "the men's room is upstairs." *sigh*
The Easter Bunny is more accepted than pronouns
Trans Day of Visibility and Easter collide. Why is the Easter bunny more socially accepted than a Trans person?
Attending Eurovision as a non-binary person
On an average day, I feel anxious walking around my city. The male gaze is everywhere. The disapproving, judgemental stares from men who film me. It’s a monthly occurrence. If you follow the news, which I know I shouldn’t do, then you know that LGBTQ+ hate crimes have
The ups and downs of daily Trans / non-binary visibility.
My TDOV, Trans Day of Visibility, started with some young men (old boys?) giggling as I walked past in my colourful non-binary finery. It’s not their fault. They’re stuck referencing whatever is trendy just so they don’t stand out and get attacked. Society only tolerates you
Autism Acceptance and Trans Visibility
A few years ago, Autism Acceptance Week used to be Autism Awareness Week. The narrative has changed as more people are aware of autism, and now we strive for acceptance. The narrative around trans people has changed too, and I wonder whether we now need a Trans Acceptance day. In
Shaming myself into the closet
The other day, a young woman was murdered. The police are saying there’s no evidence, yet, that it’s a hate crime. I appreciate their attempt at sticking strictly to the facts, but the young woman was trans with a history of being bullied at school. There’s a
Brianna Ghey Vigil in Liverpool
On Saturday, 11th February 2023, a young transgender woman called Brianna Ghey was murdered in Warrington, UK. Currently there is no official motive given but it is likely to be a hate crime against a 16 year old transgender girl. I am devastated for her family and friends. “Talk of
3rd anniversary of cold water swimming
A look back at the past three years of bouncing around in cold water