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I have been isolated for four months now, not leaving the house and garden. I am aware that my anxiety about going out again now is increasing as the trans issues have been all over social media. I have no difficulty with the prospect of meeting work colleagues again and going about my work. WhatContinue reading “What next”

I have been isolated for four months now, not leaving the house and garden. I am aware that my anxiety about going out again now is increasing as the trans issues have been all over social media. I have no difficulty with the prospect of meeting work colleagues again and going about my work. WhatContinue reading “What next”

I have been encouraged by the steady number of articles emerging in support of Trans rights in the last few days. I had been discouraged by the incessant abuse being hurled about on the arguments thinking that this just inflamed the situation. I have written to my MP, though with his track record I wouldContinue reading “Keeping on”

I would have liked to continue with my thoughts on JKR and her latest writing about “trans issues and safe spaces” as she puts it, however there have been some really comprehensive and meaningful responses in the last few days that say everything I would want to say and as is mentioned in one ofContinue reading “Visibility”

I have read the essay by JK Rowling (JKR) again. I feel it is unfortunate that someone with her platform of fame, wealth and following has used her position to set out her views and spread misinformation without supporting evidence. JKR has become the victim of hate abuse for she says “simply speaking the truth”.Continue reading “More thoughts”

I continue to be concerned about the issues that are constantly in the media over safe spaces. I have been looking at the history of trans rights. The first legislation of which I am aware is the Sex Discrimination Act 1971 which made it illegal to discriminate on the grounds of anatomical sex in employmentContinue reading “Safe Spaces revisited”

First thoughts on the issues of safe spaces for women as this has been even more in the news than usual. Within the last week JK Rowling has written an essay on Sex and Gender Issues and the Government has “leaked” that they are going to safe guard womens’ safe spaces amongst other measures toContinue reading “Safe Spaces”

The current social unrest and the racial tension in the US and the demonstrations here in the UK have really affected me.  It has set off emotions that I usually keep under control. I feel anger at the scenes I am witnessing I am feeling pain as I feel for those hurt by these tragedies andContinue reading “Am I next?”

Over the recent few years trans issues have become much more frequent in the media and as is well known this has provoked a polarisation of attitudes. It is great that more and more people (cis people) are beginning to stand up and describe themselves as Trans Allies. Sadly transphobia is still prevalent One ofContinue reading “Trans Ally support”

I have seen two items from social media today which encapsulate the world of the transgender person.  The first is the good news. In north east France a town has elected its first transgender mayor The new mayor had run on a platform of ecological sustainability and building and it was that programme that gotContinue reading “Two sides of a coin”