I used to be transphobic – this is how I became an ally
This is the impact keeping a secret has on your mental healthHow to juggle a full-time job and your side hustles without burning outCat who had ears removed due to skin cancer needs a homeThe biggest thing in my journey has been meeting people and learning from their experience.
Taking time to sit and listen with an open mind. I’m so grateful to the inspirational and patient trans people I’ve had in my life.
Years later, I went back to visit my university’s LGBTQ+ society. It was thriving.It had a diverse range of people of all genders and sexualities.
It was a supportive, welcoming place.That can only be a good thing.Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailing James.Besanvalle@metro.co.uk. Share your views in the comments below. MORE : Ricky Gervais can’t be a trans ally while he continually makes lazy ‘jokes’ at our expense MORE : I survived the Holocaust as a child – but it left me scared of coming out as gay MORE : Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney calls out transphobia following ignorant remarks at restaurant 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.
