I came to England when I was 18 years old to find a safe life. In my home country of Yemen, being gay is illegal. I saw my own brother executed for who he was when I was young. I knew that if I stayed, I would face the same threat of death. Now, I […]
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Today marks National Transgender HIV Testing Day (#NTHTD). This is a vital day dedicated to recognising the importance of routine HIV testing, status awareness, and the continued need for tailored HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and non-binary people. At GYWPride, we believe that taking control of your health is a powerful act of self-love […]
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Content Warning Warning: This story contains themes of youth suicide and emotional distress. Please prioritise your well-being before deciding to read further.___ I am a daughter, a sister, a mother, and a wife. I have lived my entire life in Gorleston-on-Sea, specifically on the Magdalen Estate. I am not afraid to say where I am […]
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I spent over two decades married to the same man. Together, we raised two children and shared a home filled with animals. But five years ago, at the age of 44, I finally spoke the truth to my husband and children: I am gay, and I want a divorce. Our story began when we were […]
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I was born in 1970, and for fifty years, I was exactly what the world expected a man to be. I was a “man’s man”—a bricklayer who loved motorbikes, monster trucks, and getting muddy. My life was built on manual labour and masculine certainty. I married at 20, had two kids, and spent my days […]
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I used to be a Drag Queen. I was a visible, loved member of our local community. People wanted to be around me; I was the life of the party, the one making everyone laugh. But my life changed when chronic illness took hold. Now, I am a disabled, bisexual man living with chronic pain […]
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We are still buzzing! Being crowned Gaydio Pride Organisation of the Year 2026 is an absolute dream come true. It has been the most incredible honour, and we are so proud to hold this title. But we aren’t ones to rest on our laurels for too long… So, what happens now? Well, GYWPride are getting […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Great Yarmouth and Waveney Pride Crowned ‘Pride Organisation of the Year’ at Gaydio Awards 2026 [20/03/2026 – Great Yarmouth] – The team behind Great Yarmouth and Waveney Pride are celebrating today after being named Pride Organisation of the Year at the prestigious Gaydio Pride Awards 2026. The award, supported by the London […]
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I am a trans woman in my mid-forties. This year marks a decade since I first came out to those closest to me. I am a daughter, an auntie, and a parent. After many years working in manual trades, I now work in healthcare administration—a field that has become deeply personal to me through my […]
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“Limitless Voices” is a community-led storytelling initiative by Great Yarmouth & Waveney Pride. We believe that every member of the LGBTQ+ community has a story that deserves to be heard—not just the stories that fit into neat boxes, but the raw, honest, and intersectional realities of living in our region today. Our community is a […]
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