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New Transwidows website: Trans Widows Voices

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TinselAngel · 21/03/2020 15:43

I'm really pleased to be able to finally launch this new website:

www.transwidowsvoices.org/

Some of you were kind enough to deploy your spades to enable its creation. All of the funding has been provided by feminists such as yourselves.

This is a site owned by trans widows where women will be able to tell their stories. There is a huge need for this to counter the one sided "stunning and brave" narrative that is the only story told by the media.

There are four stories on the site so far and more stories will be added as we receive them. We also hope there will be some exciting guest blogs.

I think I can risk speaking for all the trans widows here when I say, thank you so much to @MNHQ for continuing to have us and to and all FWR supporters for enabling us to get this far. Smile

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unwashedanddazed · 25/09/2022 23:56

Such an important resource for women going through this. And wow those views are really racking up. The truth is spreading.

Thank you.

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TinselAngel · 25/09/2022 21:35

Another new testimony

www.transwidowsvoices.org/post/jessicas-story-acceptance-with-one-exception

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TinselAngel · 23/06/2022 18:14

Another new testimony has been added today:
www.transwidowsvoices.org/post/lindas-story-look-back-in-anger

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TinselAngel · 25/05/2022 17:29

Pleased to be able to publish this story from a lesbian trans widow to avoid it being lost.
www.transwidowsvoices.org/post/lizs-story

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Cailleach1 · 06/01/2022 01:17

Congratulations! Great to have a resource which offers support and solidarity for women. Brava.

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TinselAngel · 04/01/2022 13:29

www.transwidowsvoices.org/post/tseveas-story-the-man-in-the-mirror

A new woman’s testimony has been added to the website today.

I’d particularly invite women that are maybe newer to the board to read it.

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TinselAngel · 12/08/2021 23:24

These stories, in addition to what I went through myself, are why I find the posters going "what's the harm?" so triggering.

All we can do is get the evidence out there.

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Zeev · 12/08/2021 21:49

[quote TinselAngel]Another new story has been added today, which is three in the last month:
www.transwidowsvoices.org/post/bertinas-story-the-never-ending-trans-widow-story[/quote]
Shudder.

These stories, in addition to what I went through myself, are why I find the posters going "what's the harm?" so triggering. I'm sure there are cross dressers who do not escalate, but I haven't yet heard of one.

AlfonsoTheMango · 12/08/2021 19:01

Lovely site, @TinselAngel.

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TinselAngel · 12/08/2021 18:42

Another new story has been added today, which is three in the last month:
www.transwidowsvoices.org/post/bertinas-story-the-never-ending-trans-widow-story

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Nellodee · 01/08/2021 20:14

That was such a painful read. Poor woman. What an absolute mess that situation must have made of her head. The word gaslighting is sometimes overused, but when I read stories like hers, I am reminded of the original movie and the malice and intent of the gaslighter.

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TinselAngel · 01/08/2021 19:46

A new story has been added today:

www.transwidowsvoices.org/post/melissas-story-the-other-woman

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Redapplewreath · 20/07/2021 19:58

When assessing who is most vulnerable when contributing to this debate, we would invite the committee to contrast who has been able to publically contribute and who has not

Bloody well said.

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TinselAngel · 20/07/2021 19:22

That is the committee upload.

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highame · 20/07/2021 18:20

I'm glad you posted that, I thought we wouldn't get to see it until the W & EC uploaded. The trans lobby have been one step ahead all along. The use of language to demonise, never stops taking me aback. This 'veto' word has been taken on board by so many It's time this committee recognised its obligations. The Government need to take some action. It's always a bit gut wrenching to read this stuff. I am ready to kick up a stink if this sh*t show of a committee doesn't produce something fair and measured.

It is clear how little they are prepared to understand transwidows by their lack of empathy at the need for a private session. However, if the translobby had wanted this - no issues I'll bet

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TinselAngel · 20/07/2021 16:05

And I've just realised I never updated this thread with the committee evidence, which is here:

committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/36734/pdf/

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TinselAngel · 20/07/2021 16:03

A new story has been added to the website today:

www.transwidowsvoices.org/post/sadies-story-losing-him-losing-us

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CrazyNeighbour · 09/04/2021 21:53

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terryleather · 09/04/2021 21:24

This is such good news Tinsel, so important that TW are heard.

ArabellaScott · 09/04/2021 21:23

That's fantastic news, Tinsel. Well done.

Zeev · 09/04/2021 21:07

Great news Tinsel! Thank you again for all that you do!

IDontOnlyLikeJazzFunk · 09/04/2021 20:50

That is very good news!!

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TinselAngel · 09/04/2021 20:10

I’m pleased to announce that Trans Widows’ Voices have been invited to contribute to an oral evidence session of the current Women and Equalities Select Committee enquiry into the Gender Recognition Act. However as it would not be possible to protect our identities we will contributing by way of written Q&A.

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ArabellaScott · 01/04/2021 23:12

Thanks for sharing, Tinsel. Interesting and informative article.

Datun · 01/04/2021 19:44

@TheShadowyFeminist

That's a great piece, really interesting & I think deals with the subject in a very calm clear way. 👍
Totally. Very matter of fact.
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