I've just made a donation to
@Mermaids_Gender
.
Mermaids are under a fabricated attack from cynical actors who do not care about trans and GV youth.
I can't think of any better way to respond than donating and I would encourage others to do so too.
Transhphobes: debate science and sport with me!
Trans Allies: here is a list of peer reviewed articles with accredited sources showing that trans women have no sporting advantage.
Transphobes: .....
Transphobes:.....
Transphobes: Penis!
It's here, it's up, it's digital!
So proud to say that the Trans Guide for GPs and Trans Patients which I wrote for
@LGBTfdn
can now be accessed online here:
Please share, RT, whatever. Let me know what you think too as they'll be more in the pipeline!
This tweet from LBG Alliance was so revealing that they've now deleted it.
It's for this reason that it deserves to be shared as far and wide as possible!
So they're an LGB organisation who.....oppose LGB equality.....? Right.....
I did a thing!
The trans guide for GPs and trans patients which I wrote for
@LGBTfdn
arrived today.
It's the thing I'm most proud of to date. Really hope it has a positive impact on people's lives.
@MetroUK
Yeah, sorry, you don't get to portray yourself as an lgbt ally the day after accepting £45000 to run an add designed to intimidate, objectify and dehumanize members of the lgbt community. Run an apology and make a donation and maybe you can start repairing some of the I'll will
Good to see an article on the
@BBCNews
website about
#Section28
and how terrible it was
However, sadly misses the opportunity to highlight the parallels between the anti-gay moral panic of the 80's and the almost identical situation with trans folk today
@Mermaids_Gender
You wouldn't expect anti-vaxers administering MMR vaccines. You wouldn't want people who refer to CFS as "yuppie flue" supporting people with that chronic fatigue. You wouldn't have flat-earthers working for NASA. So why would you have 'gender criticals' working with trans folks?
@DawnButlerBrent
That one is a classic Dawn, but check out this one.
One criticism of the previous image is that it may be read as suggesting some people are more 'needy' than others.
The image below addresses that problem by highlighting structural inequalities we need to fix.
Taken aback by the rudeness of a GP who told me I was 'wrong' today when I mentioned in training that 1.5% of people in the UK were born with variations in their sexual characteristics. He demanded to know my citation mid-presentation and I had to say I'd have to get back to him.
Hey
#TransTwitter
,
I've been lucky to be involved in helping establish a new Trans Health Service. Trans and non-binary people have been included in ever step of the development of this service and now we're looking to recruit some *for* the service
@BigLotteryFund
I want to add my voice to those speaking in support of Mermaids. You'll already know the amazing work they do to support children and young people. Your grant will help some of those with the most need, especially in an increasingly transphobic & misinformed environment
It took me 30 minutes to do my make up, 20 minutes to pick my outfit, 40 minutes of doing my hair, to make me feel confident enough to leave the house today.
It took the ignorant on the bus 3 seconds to ask a stranger "is that a man" to ruin my day.
Good morning to everyone at
#TransPrideBrighton
I think I will be wearing this dress, at least for the start of the day, so please do come and say hello! X
Quite pleased with how my dress went down last night at the work xmas party.
I wasnt sure if I could get away with something so pretty, but people said lots of nice things so I guess I did ok.
So
#RODG
is officially a steaming pile of rubbish.
Or, according to WPATH; it is'inappropriate to employ official sounding labels' and any term designed 'to instil fear' and 'limit...appropriate treatment options' is a bad idea.
See full statement below.
Hey folks, today I'd like to talk about the alt-right, debate, and Scary Terry.
If you're a fan of Rick and Morty, you'll probably remember the Freddy Kruger inspired but legally distinct character of Scary Terry, and his "You can run but you can't hide, b***h" catchphrase.
So...I don't get why this
@BBCNews
headline is not 'YouTube beauty blogger forced to come out as trans due to blackmail threats'.
Anyone reading this story would think it's about someone who 'bravely' come out as trans when it's so much darker than that.
We introduced some intersex awareness into our training because there are so many myths about this community and I hope the GP will go away and do some more research. I also how he'll be less aggressive in challenging trainers in the future....but probably not...
Hey
#TransFolks
Giving some feedback to a journo on why describing a trans person as 'born in the wrong body' is a phrase that needs to be phased out.
The question is: if someone was doing an article on you, how would you rephrase this to describe your experience?
#DIscuss
FYI, I don't give training on intersex variation, only mention it as an ally and if anyone wants to know more I'd strongly advocate checking out fantastic information and training that is out there from people with lived expeirence.
@sharrond62
No one 'wishes' to be transgender.
Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Non-binary people are valid.
Trans people want to participate in sport, not to gain an unfair advantage but because they love sport.
The whole portrayal of 'trans rights vs woman rights' is false and erroneous. The far-right play book is to pick at the scabs of intolerance and distrust in our society to stoke fear and provoke division and fragmentation.
The "gender critical feminists" over on Reddit are starting to notice just how overt the creeping fascism in their own spaces has become. This is response to a video from Russian propaganda arm RT being linked.
So first off, I think it's fantastic that so many amazing trans people are becoming more visable in society - when even 5 years ago many people would struggle to name even one person who is trans.
I noticed I was following 499 accounts last week...'I'd better make my 500th follow something worthwhile and special' I thought.
When I noticed I'd been followed by
@NHSMillion
, I knew I'd found something appropriate.
You can follow then too as a way of saying
#ThankYou
@NHSuk
Heading down to
#SackvilleGardens
for
#Sparkle
today. I'm helping staff the
#healthzone
with
@LGBTfdn
and other healthcare professionals. Stop on by with any health related questions, or just come and say 'Hi'!
Question: "Where are trans young peoples voices in this conversation?"
Response: "I'm a little embarrassed I'm the only trans person on this panel...."
We have a duty to make platforms for trans young people.
'No conversation about us; without us"
#TransHealthConf2019
Ok here's what I'm wearing....I *know* that's not what the poll said but I'm afraid this is an Aimee-garchy not a democracy.
Plus I've not worn this for a year and it seems like the right occasion
I suppose it wouldn't be
#TransDayOfVisibility
without me posting a selfie now would it?
Also good to join the range of other people in showing that there is no one way to be trans
Trans folk don't look, act or think in a certain way. We're all individuals; different and unique
Happy
#TransDayOfVisibility
Wishing all the trans and non-binary folks on my timeline the best today.
I want to start the day with a positive message and say how much it means to me that so many trans and non binary folk are visible it our world today.
Thank you x
Today I have the exciting job of staffing the social media at
@LGBTfdn
. Myself and a fantastic group of colleagues and volunteers will be updating accounts across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram full of goodness from
#ManchesterPride
!
#WeAreEnough
#HereIfYouNeedUs