Hi, I am a young closeted adult in this borough who is at the tail-end of living with their parents. As someone who identifies with multiple labels, it’s typical for me to experience some level of shame, insecurity and loneliness surrounding my gender and sexuality – especially when there are even parts of the community […]
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Scroll through social media in June, and you’ll see colours everywhere. They’re on shop windows, brand logos, drink cans, and festival posters. You’ll see parades full of music, glitter, laughter, and joy. And every single year, without fail, the same question pops up in comments sections, conversations, and debates right across the UK: “Why do […]
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I am 19 years old, a student at the University of East Anglia, and I know exactly who I am. I am a woman, I am a lesbian, and I dress in men’s clothing simply because it feels right to me — it’s comfortable, practical, and it’s how I choose to present myself. I have […]
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TRIGGER WARNING: This text contains language that some may find offensive, discusses topics of hate crime, discrimination and violence, and uses slurs which may trigger unwanted or painful memories. Reader discretion is advised. — “KNOWN HOMOSEXUAL-ist!” “Gay Victorian, Kink Guru & Trans Oracle.” “Performing Arts Snob.” “Social Whore.” These are all examples of what I […]
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I’m a woman, a wife, a daughter, an NHS worker and—as I’ve always said—just an “average Joe” (well, Josie, actually). But the man who raised me was anything but average. Six months ago, I lost my world. My Dad was my everything. He raised me alone from the age of two after my mum decided […]
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⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains detailed accounts of domestic violence, emotional abuse, and mentions of transphobia and toxic masculinity. — I am a woman, a daughter, a mother, and an aunt. As a cisgender white woman, I have mostly moved through life freely, without the weight of systemic judgment. But my personal journey has […]
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I am a bisexual person and a wheelchair user. I am also a sibling, an animal owner, a partner, and a neighbor. I am a member of this community. Yet, often, when people see the chair, they stop seeing the person behind it. When I go out with my partner, people talk to them instead […]
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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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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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