Last year a woman named Magda contacted me wanting to donate a lot of unused make-up to the trans community. We chatted for 2 days working out logistics of me collecting. When she sent her address, it was only then after 2 days I realised that I'd been chatting to Sinead O'Connor
In Mc Donald’s with a 6yo who desperately needed to use the loo.
All men’s were occupied so I sent him into the women’s. As he goes in, a woman gave out to him for being in there.
I told him to not mind her.
He says “Yeah, like what if I was non binary!?”
Todays kids are AMAZING!
Just remembered the time I lived in Australia for a couple years, did one of those “surprise coming homes”. When I arrived home it was lashing rain & the door was locked. I text Mum from my Australian phone asking what they were up to & she replied “We’re in Spain for the week”.
Was at my sisters engagement do on Sat. And I was the one taking the pics. There was a ‘girls pic’ and a ‘boys pic’ (was a bit nervous) So I was taking a photo of the ‘boys pic’ then my 8yo niece (who knows I’m trans) said “Noah, it’s a boys photo! Go!” And I SWEAR I didn’t cry👀
@RadekCdydd
@jamesdgreig
I would have preferred to say "brand new, unopened" but had to cut the tweet down to fit. She said she gets sent all this free make-up that she doesn't want ot need.
Getting on a bus in Dublin & there’s no money on your leap card.
“Oh, sorry. How much to Thomas St?” Says I.
“€3” Says the driver pulling off.
“I only have 2.20” I realize.
“Ah sure that’s plenty lad, go on.”
Like is there anywhere else in the world that this happens frequently?
I don’t understand how anyone can be critical that the President of Ireland has declined an invitation to a centenary event of the partition of his own country, by the very nation who partitioned it…🤔
THREAD: So under the guise of COVID, where they assumed that no one would notice, the psychiatric team at the National Gender Service have began insisting that ADULT patient‘s parents be present at assessments.
This is against the law. Breaches patient confidentiality,
My Mother has notions & has Molten Brown soap by every sink in her house. They disappeared today & Palm Olive appeared in its place.
When quizzed about it she said “You’re all washing your hands too much to be using the good soap” 🙄
I’m away for work alone. Left my hotel room for just 45mins, all was totally normal when I left. Returned to this:
The hotel have obvs got the wrong room but I’m far too mortified to call down and tell them…
Some interesting news of a Tuesday Morning.
I’ve just gotten a call from the Guards.
They’ve informed me that one of the two blokes that called me a faggot & threw a glass bottle at me in Dublin City Centre a couple months ago has been identified by CCTV and charged with assault.
Trans men still require cervical smears.
I received the letter (in a name that hasn’t been mine for years).
Have so far phoned 4 clinics for an appointment. (Two of which has asked me to “get my partner to phone herself”) UUUUGGGHHHH!
This is why why transguys get cancer.
Trans women in sport: A Thread.
Firstly, let’s confront some of the hysteria.
Each sporting body has their own rules/guidelines & it’s important to remember that all elite trans athletes have abided by those rules set for them. No one has “cheated” or “cheated the system”
Second:
Hey
@Luas
, your security personnel whistling at and cat calling women at the O’Connell Street Upper stop is not a good look, and certainly doesn’t instill a sense of security in female commuters using your service.
Yes, 3 trans people are taking up a FULL page in the
@irishexaminer
today. Yes, three of us. Our words, our experiences and no one else’s “opinions” of us. Imagine that... Pick up a copy today!
@aoifemrtn
@UrNoFionn
As a trans man, in an earlier period of my transition, I went to Grafton Barber and they refused to cut my hair, stating to me from across the room with a packed waiting area “We don’t do girls” I told them I wasn’t a girl. Still they refused. Head office denied it ever happened.
We have acted on this immediately as we don’t tolerated any such actions or comments. The 2 staff members that are working today are saying this never happened one of which is lgbt .
Just to inform/remind people.
Trans/non-binary people don't feel safe right now.
When I came out years ago, it was joyous. Now it's scary. Things have gotten worse and we are in danger.
I look over my shoulder all of the time. And I'm someone who has "trans privelage" on my side.
My taxi driver was pulled over by the guards for “running a red light”. He didn’t run a red light. I tried to tell them that & to take my details so I could confirm that in court. They refused to, wouldn’t let me give the driver my details & told me to leave. My driver was black.
NOT me going to a dermatology consultant apt today (that I waited 2yrs for on a public waiting list), for him to say “WHY didn’t you come to me earlier! This needs a biopsy!”
1. Thanks for scaring me.
2. The wait wasn’t my choice.
3. We need to do better.
Im so scared of people seeing “me” before I was “me”.
Im the 1st person to say that although my appearance has changed, I have not.
I’ve always been terrified of people seeing me pre-transition.
But today Ive decided that positive visibility is important.
I’ve never been happier.
It’s important to note that when you see headlines like “Ireland donates over 1 million vaccines to countries in need” that it’s understood that the Irish Government didn’t donate 1 million vaccines to people in need. The Irish public donated 1 million vaccines to people in need.
Hi Graham,
Thanks for your most “informed” evaluation of my health.
Infact,of the 4 times I attended hospital the past 12 months were for a congenital (that means “from birth”) Spinal condition. As well as a congenital GI condition. So prey, do tell, how is this trans related? ✌🏼
How disappointing of
@roisinmurphy
. The (along with her talent of course) the queer community has basically maintained her career. This will break plenty of fans hearts and is factually incorrect. So upsetting.
Little surprise. So after the removal of the drains, the surgeon gave me a little sneak peek while I was standing up.
And wow, I wasn’t expecting it to look like this!
Obviously still bandaged up,but already beyond my wildest dreams.
Actually cannot believe it.Never felt so “Me”.
Moved into a new place today, and this lil catto has been sitting here outside my front door like this and meowing at me since I arrived. I hope it hasn't been left behind...
The TERS posted my previous name online 4 times today.Not something I’ve ever posted myself because I didn’t want to. It makes me very uncomfortable. However,it’s quite ironic how the people who went down very narrow holes to find that info all have nameless & photoless profiles.
Manager of local supermarket knew I was looking out for particular ceramic pot they’d advertised.
Just went in for bread & he said “I have something for you!” Went into the back & brought two of the pots out for me & said “They’re on me, Happy Easter” So I think I’m engaged now🙂
breaches patient consent, and is also an absolutely ridiculous, unnecessary and unethical forced requirement.
Putting aside legal standing alone...
There are many reasons why people would not want their parents present.
The line of questioning by the psychiatric team at the NGS
You are certainly not welcome.
You have certainly not been made welcome.
The Irish LGBTQI+ community does not welcome you.
This page is not even Ireland based, it’s UK based.
An attempt to import the rampant UK transphobia to Ireland.
No one is falling for it.
@realDonaldTrump
Phenomenal President. Quite possibly the USA 🐐. Most certainly one of them anyway, as he sits atop the shoulders of many amazing giants that came before him. No easy feet.
Early stages of term also.
Incredible.
Congrats and Happy Martin Luther King Jr. day America 🇺🇸❤️🇮🇪
Walking through The Liberties some chap shouts “Vote Fianna Fáil!”
And without missing a beat, some aul lad shouts back from across the road “I will in me fuck!”
Never change Dublin!
With relation to the fiasco that took place on
@rteliveline
today Re: The Dpt of Education’s newly released guidelines on Gender Neutral Toilets at schools, let me explain a few things:
1) The proposal is not to make all toilets at schools Gender Neutral toilets. The proposal is
Now more than ever, we need your help.
If you can, please turn up to Trans Pride this Saturday July 16th, 2pm at The Garden of Remembrance, Dublin.
We need people to stand with us, in what’s been and continues to be, a horrific time for trans people.
Please come along 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
No matter how unsuccessful a trans woman athlete is, as soon as she wins just ONE competition, she’s branded as a cheat.
The science doesn’t reflect it, society doesn’t reflect it, sporting bodies don’t reflect it.
Sport is for everyone. Trans athletes included. Always. 🏳️⚧️
is unnecessarily hyper sexualised, asking paitents very intimate and detailed accounts of their sexual activity, as well as their childhood, relationship with their parents, past emotional/physical/sexual abuse etc... This outdated & non evidential model of diagnostic questioning
Had radiology appointment in Holles St today & was late so got a taxi-
Me: National Maternity Hospital Please.
Him: What way do you want to go?
Me: The quickest way!
Him: Don’t worry lad, I’ll get you to her in time! Are you a first time Dad?
Saying yes was the easiest option 😂
I went to an all girls boarding school and I hated it.
But there was an older lady in the boarding house that looked after us. She was so kind & open-minded.
I haven’t had contact with her in 12 years. Didn’t know that she knew I’d transitioned & this came to my phone today 😭❤️
is traumatic enough for a person to go through alone. But to be forced, as an adult, to have a parent in the room at the same time is completely absurd & breaches all confidentiality/consent guidelines.
But it seems like the NGS is a law all to themselves.
And here’s the problem:
Catherine Noone saying she didn’t mean ACTUAL autism, she meant it as a way to explain her perception of ‘odd’ behavior. THAT IS WORSE CATHERINE, THAT IS WORSE!
THREAD: It’s with great sadness tonight, that I heard of the passing of
@TomenHolbrook
.
Tom fell asleep this morning after a brave battle with cancer.
Tom knew he was sick, but nothing was going to stop him being his true self.
In March he wrote an open plea online (below) for
With only one dedicated gender service in the country, the psychiatric team there play god. They decide as to weather or not a person will be referred for HRT or not.
So this means that trans people going through the process are SO terrified to make a complaint or challenge this,
I’ve been very quiet the past while, amongst all this anti trans madness.
I was with my partner and my family, celebrating my beautiful sister getting married in Italy and was honoured to be her brides-man.
We have lives, just like everyone else. Let us enjoy them in peace 🙏🏼
Lastly: It’s very telling how when a trans woman excels in women’s sport, the anti-trans brigade are all over it. However,when a trans man excels in men’s sport,there is radio silence. Because trans men who excel in men’s sport make their argument about trans women in sport mute.
Luckily, I ordered the taxi on an app, so I have the drivers details and have contacted him. He absolutely didn’t run a red light, I was looking because I was directing him. They gave him penalty points on the spot and made me leave. Abysmal.
Pre-surgery, I could never wear a white t-shirt. My chest was too big & the binder showed through it.
But I’ve ALWAYS wanted to wear a white t-shirt.
Tonight
@hollyshortall
took me out to buy my first one ever.
We were both emosh.
The little things make the most special moments❤️
Myself and a colleague were physically (hit & pulled) attacked by a big lad who was clearly under the influence of something, whilst locking up the office this evening. Luckily, neither of us were hurt badly. But this city is starting to feel more unsafe than it ever has before.
Kind of raging that my 10yr School Reunion is cancelled. I went to an all girls school so was looking forward to bitching about myself with my unassuming former class mates just to see what they really thought of me...
It has never ever gotten to me before. He has never so personally effected me before.
But this morning, I read something that Graham Linehan wrote about people Just. Like. Me.
And I cried about it.
I start a new job today, and now I feel like I don’t want to get out of bed.
HERE IT IS!!!
I don’t think it’s possible to feel any happier than I’m feeling right now.
Still some swelling to go down and wound healing to do, but this is beyond anything I ever imagined.
I feel sensational. ❤️
#TopSurgery
Finally managed to get an appointment somewhere, heightened my voice and played along on the phone because it’s easier.
The REALLY awkward part is going to be when I turn up and they get SUPER confused. 🙄
for a very real concern that their treatment will be completely denied or significantly delayed (after already waiting on a 2+ year waiting list to be seen).
People are desperate to begin HRT so will allow themselves to be forced into these situations and cannot complain without
Hi Alison.
I’m not an “issue”. I’m a person.
Also, stop talking about something you know absolutely nothing about.
My body has been “policed” far too long. I’m over moaners like you. Trying to get public recognition over actual lives. Sad.
Thanks,
The majority of the population x
Alison O’Connor: "There is a vocal, often sustained and sometimes abusive coterie on social media who take it upon themselves to police anything and everything said about the trans issue."
Was having a lovely Pride yesterday until myself & my boyfriend where walking home along the quays, just holding hands, and were abused by a car of ‘lads’ with all the usual unintelligible homophobic slurs. Sigh 🙄
I had a small Birthday BBQ this evening. Was unexpectedly graced by the presence of Dr. Lydia Foy.
Dr. Foy is the reason I can be Noah.
And the reasons many trans people can be legally themselves.
Beaming right now, to have had this incredible woman in my home & at my b-day!❤️
fight for trans rights. Make a complaint through the HSE Your Service, Your Say facility. Make a complaint to the National Gender Service. Make a complaint to Loughlinstown Hospital. Make a complaint to the HSE. Be the voice for those who feel as if they don’t have one right now.
Simon, Ireland’s HIV diagnosis is x2 the European average.
The GMHS (clinic providing the majority of HIV preventive meds to people vulnerable to HIV) has been closed for a year now. Making the PrEP program you signed Nov 2019 mute.
Sexual health services need to re-open NOW.
Just finished
#itsasin
- compelling viewing. Shines a light on a time not that long ago & all the pain & suffering that ensued due to stigma, fear, blame & isolation. Journey is far from complete but this will help start more conversations & raise awareness. Well worth a watch!
Do you know what I worry about sometimes? Being trans in my old age.
How can I ensure that wherever I end up, or whoever I end up with, will continue my HRT as per usual and will treat me as the man that I am? Especially if I become somewhat incapacitated. It’s a genuine concern.
Just because you don’t like someone, doesn’t mean you can misgender and/or dead name them.
I am NOT AT ALL a fan of Caitlyn Jenner, but I’ll fight anyone who deadnames/misgenders her for that reason.
#ImACeleb
Every Irish queer, woman and outcast is surely feeling Sinéad’s passing tonight.
Back in 2017 when I worked for TENI we got a call from her management asking could she donate her closet to us to as she was downsizing and wanted the clothes to go to trans folk in need.
An icon.
I JUST WALKED!
The plan was only to stand on my feet. I did that, and then I wanted to walk... So I walked for 40 seconds!
I know, that’s tiny, but attpting walking was tomorrow’s physio goal!
(Then I had a pain attack and vommed all over the floor, sorry) But I walked! 😃
Kids: I want that (€100) costume for Halloween this year!
Me: See you, I wore these masks with a bin bag on me carrying a Superquinn plastic bag to collect my sweets.
fears of repercussions to their own care.
This is not good enough, they are breaking they law, breaching patient confidentiality and consent guidelines set by the state.
But patients are terrified to report it.
So what do we do? We raise the roof.
You do not have to be trans to
Let’s talk numbers: Globally, about 1% of the worlds population experience some form of gender variance. Of those,about 0.3% are ‘out’ trans people. Of those,about 50% are trans women.
How many people of 50% of 0.3% of 1% are going to “Take over” women’s sport?
But there’s more.
A great appointment for
@TENI_Tweets
-
@Noah_Halpin
starts as Community Aid Officer on 1 March.
Noah will "oversee direct support for trans people navigating the National Gender Service and healthcare in Ireland".
Here’s an absolutely OUTRAGEOUS idea... But stick with me here...
How about when national media outlets want to talk about trans people, that they actually talk TO trans people!?
Wild concept, I know... But just a thought. A tiny thought.
My family invite a student visiting from Japan over for dinner every second Sunday.
I’ve met her maybe 5 times in the past 2 years.
Never told her I was trans.
Certain that no one in my family has either.
She went home to Japan this week & left this card for me.
Actually sobbing.
I am SO proud of Ireland's queer community and our allies.
What an incredible turnout to send the small number of transpobes packing, back to the UK 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈