Thread by @NevilleSouthall

Hello everyone ! We are @Nat_itsme_uk & @StubbornDogs taking over Neville’s twitter from 7-9pm. Huge thanks to Neville for the opportunity to share our experiences & issues. We want to help others learn about & challenge some of myths about being trans out there #Transtakeover

Its #Transawarenessweek why is this needed?

Hate crimes against trans people have quadrupled in 5 years 53% of young trans people suffered a hate crime over 12 months Most of the media has waged a campaign against us just like past anti-gay crusades
bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-544…

we both want to stress that we can only talk from our own experiences. We’re both white professionals & have educational privilege. Trans people who are BAME & also face racism or other disadvantage may have quite different stories. Their voices also need to be heard & valued xx

we know that trans issues still new for many - thou trans people have been around as long as humans have! We welcome genuine questions asked with respect. Abuse/disrespect won’t be tolerated & Neville himself is hot on his block button. No DMs to him on this please!

The best way we feel we can help to raise awareness and dispel some myths is simply to share some of our journey with you… so here goes!

@Nat_itsme_uk & @StubbornDogs taking over Neville’s twitter from 7-9pm for #TransAwarenessWeek

@Nat_itsme_uk I’m 48 semi-retired professional, parent, tall, dark haired, green eyed, left handed trans woman.
I identify and present as a woman. Trans is just a verb it means I was put in the male category at birth but have transitioned to who I am.

@StubbornDogs I’m 54, a counsellor & educator in private practice, single, a bit of a science geek, love creative stuff, footie & wild things

I’m a non-binary trans man.

Was put in female box at birth but always felt male. Lived most my adult life as lesbian until active transition at 42. Now bisexual/queer & don’t see sex/gender as binary (only M/F)