
The past year saw a promising start marked by personal achievements and the positive effects of HRT. However, underlying relationship issues led a very dark place, culminating in a mutual decision to separate. The subsequent months involved practical challenges and emotional struggles, but by year’s end, there is a renewed focus on the future.

Looking back on my teenage years I finally understand and can explain some of my behaviour. More importantly I’m no longer ashamed to admit how I felt or how dark things got. This is a raw retrospective so don’t expect anything warm and fuzzy.

As an elite football, Danielle Laidley’s story became a headline. Her memoir takes back the narrative and shines a light on the hardships of trans experience.

It’s Trans Awareness week, time to get informed on the experiences of the trans community. Ignorance is not acceptable, and silence is consent so get off the sidelines.