LGBT
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Why I changed political party allegiance.
Whats wrong with the current Labour Government So as I have stated I recently quit the Labour Party over a single issue, the indefinite stoppage of Puberty Blockers for Transgender Kids. Transgender Rights is the ONLY reason why I got into politics in the first place. All my life, apart from once, I have voted Continue reading
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HRT Update – Month 4 and Standing Tall.
Issue 4 of Standing Tall is now out, check it out here. HRT Update – Month 4 Well it’s been 4 months since I started HRT. This month has seen a lot of changes. My chest has started to grow and people have started to notice, some family members and close friends have told me Continue reading
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BMA calls for suspension of the CASS review
The BMA posted a statement on there website calling for a suspension of the Cass review while they do a full review on how it was done. The most important paragraph is as follows: – “The BMA is calling for a pause to the implementation of the Cass Review’s recommendations whilst the task and finish Continue reading
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HRT Month 1
So, today I have been on HRT now for one month, here are my thoughts. Physical Changes While in the first month I would say most changes are mental, there are some physical changes that has happened to me over the last month. The first thing I noticed is I am weaker than I was Continue reading
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Living as a transgender person in the UK in 2024
So far, 2024 has felt worse than 2023 in regards to being transgender in the UK. Just going out and about I seem to be getting more and more stares and faces of disgust chucked my way. So far, no one has come up to me and said anything but it feels like it will Continue reading
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Standing Tall Issue 2 Released ! !
Issue 2 of Standing Tall has been released. Here is my editorial from the issue ! ! Welcome to the second edition of Standing Tall, the LGBT+ Magazine for Blackburn with Darwen, By LGBT+ people for LGBT+ People. So, a new year is upon us and it is a very important one for all LGBT+ Continue reading
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A friend sent me this …. AMAZING
I Was Socialized Trans People who push the idea that trans women are “socialized male” should walk a mile in my shoes I’ve been a girl my whole life, but I didn’t always know it. As a result, many of my childhood experiences were defined by cognitive dissonance. Growing up as a trans girl is Continue reading
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The best thing I have done since coming out as a Transgender Woman
A few months back, I think I blogged about this, I thought I hit a dead end when it came to trying to get on pre-emptive HRT or Homone Replacement Theraphy. Well it looks like there is another avenue to get on it. As in my last blog post – PReP, what is it and Continue reading
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PReP, what is it and why should every trans woman should get it.
Recently, after a long time with a lot of mix ups, I am hoping to go onto PReP. So, what is PReP? PReP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, a preventive strategy for people who are at high risk of acquiring HIV infection. PReP involves taking a daily pill that contains two antiretroviral drugs that block the Continue reading
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Section 28 and Equality Act 2010
What is Section 28? Section 28 was an oppressive law that was introduced in 1988 by the then conservative government of Margaret Thatcher. This is a brief description from Wikipedia :- “Section 28 or Clause 28 was a legislative designation for a series of laws across Britain that prohibited the “promotion of homosexuality” by local authorities. Continue reading
