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When I came out in 2013 I was not enamoured with the word “trans”. I wanted to be a woman and transition was something to get out of the way as fast as I possibly could.
Being trans was something shameful or embarrassing. In 2021, journalists and authors describe trans people as confused perverts who pose a risk to women and children.
The exact same prejudices aimed at gay men during the 80s/90s.
The exact same prejudices aimed at gay men during the 80s/90s.
I think transphobes just think we’re ICKY. But some of that shame rubbed off on me and I threw myself into being 100% passable so no-one would ever know about my shameful past.
But as I transitioned I got to know more trans folk. I realised I would need to use my voice and my platform to be honest about who I am to counter the lies in the press. We need all the help we can get because pressure groups are trying to strip us of any rights at all.
So “trans” is both a verb and a noun and I am proud to be trans and of my transition.
No LGBTQ person should feel shame ever again.
No LGBTQ person should feel shame ever again.
