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I’m looking forward to what life has in store for me. The main message I’d like to tell people is to open up.The person you speak to might not understand and you might not have a clear way forward after, but please just do it.They could be the person that helps you on the next stage of your journey, and you could help them on theirs.Immigration Nation is a series that aims to destigmatise the word ‘immigrant’ and explore the powerful first-person stories of people who’ve arrived in the UK – and called it home.
If you have a story you’d like to share, email james.besanvalle@metro.co.uk MORE : I’m the first person to be granted asylum in the UK for being non-binary MORE : I survived the Holocaust as a child – but it left me scared of coming out as gay MORE : I fled to the UK seeking asylum – now I’m a proud lesbian mum This year marks 50 years of Pride, so it seems only fitting that Metro.co.uk goes above and beyond in our ongoing LGBTQ+ support, through a wealth of content that not only celebrates all things Pride, but also share stories, take time to reflect and raises awareness for the community this Pride Month.MORE: Find all of Metro.co.uk's Pride coverage right hereAnd we’ve got some great names on board to help us, too.
From a list of famous guest editors taking over the site for a week that includes Rob Rinder, Nicola.
