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You're Not Racist. You Just Act Like It Sometimes - Bias mechanics
A blunt, practical guide to unconscious bias, how it shows up in everyday life, and why good intentions are not enough.
Apr 266 min read


Your Rights at Work: The Legal Framework Protecting LGBTQ+ Employees in the UK
A clear guide to the legal framework protecting LGBTQ+ Employees in the UK, including the Equality Act 2010, workplace discrimination and tribunal rights.
Apr 214 min read


Lesbian Visibility Week — Did You Know This Was a Thing?
A clear, thoughtful explanation of Lesbian Visibility Week, why it matters, and simple ways to show support.
Apr 203 min read


Not a Phase, Not a Trend: What It Actually Means to Be Non-Binary
A clear, compassionate explanation of what non-binary means, why it is not a phase or a trend, and how to respond with respect.
Apr 195 min read


The Bias You Don't Know You Have
Personal stories revealing how unconscious bias turns quick assumptions into real harm — from school bullying to awkward conversations.
Apr 155 min read


What It Feels Like For a Girl (A Book by Paris Lees) — And Why You Need to Read It
An insightful look at Paris Lees’ memoir, its cultural significance, and why it stands out as one of the most important trans stories from Britain.
Apr 154 min read


The Dummy: Understanding Transgender Identity Beyond Misconceptions
When a simple comment about mannequins exposed the deeper truth of transgender longing — it's about alignment and authenticity, not artificial imitation.
Apr 64 min read


The Ally You Think You Are (And the One You Actually Need to be)
A candid look at the gap between intending to be an ally and doing the everyday work that actually supports trans people.
Apr 56 min read


Young, Trans and Waiting: The Case For and Against Under-18 Treatment
A thoughtful look at under-18 transgender treatment, weighing the benefits of early intervention against the need for careful clinical oversight.
Apr 56 min read


The Conversation That Changes Everything (And Doesn't Have to End It)
Coming out to a partner can be frightening and disorienting, but it does not automatically mean the end of a relationship; sometimes it becomes the beginning of something more honest and real.
Apr 17 min read


Two Guides. One Less Thing to Worry About. Consider Them a Gift from Someone Who's Been on Both Sides of That Conversation
Two free practical workplace transition guides designed to support trans and non-binary employees, managers and HR teams through a difficult but important conversation.
Apr 14 min read


We Need to Talk About How we Support Each Other
A reflection on the strength of the transgender community—and the gaps that still exist in how we support one another beyond visibility and advocacy.
Mar 314 min read


What to Say (and What Absolutely Not to Say) to a Transgender Person
A practical, plain-English guide to speaking respectfully with transgender people, including what helps, what harms and why simple courtesy goes a long way.
Mar 316 min read


More Than Just Letters - What LGBTQIA+ Actually Means
A simple, clear guide to what LGBTQIA+ means, with each letter explained in plain language and the plus sign placed in its proper context.
Mar 306 min read


The Fear of Hurting Others: One of the Strongest Barriers to Transition
Many transgender people delay transition not from uncertainty, but from love, responsibility and fear of hurting the people closest to them.
Mar 295 min read


Can You Really Understand What It’s Like to be Transgender? From my Lived Experience
Most people genuinely can't imagine the transgender experience from the inside - and that's okay. This post explores why lived experience differs fundamentally from empathy, and why listening matters more than assuming you understand.
Mar 276 min read


How Do Transgender People in the UK Feel About Having to Use Facilities That Match Their Birth Sex?
UK trans people describe birth-sex bathroom mandates as humiliating, unsafe, and dignity-stripping—forcing daily anxiety, avoidance, and hypervigilance in ordinary spaces.
Mar 44 min read


How Can You Support a Transgender Person Who Has Made the Decision to Transition?
Practical guide: 5 ways to support a transitioning friend—believe them, use correct pronouns, ask thoughtfully, check in naturally, offer quiet backup. Empathy > expertise.
Mar 33 min read
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