Tips on coming out as gender critical

[Lefty99]

I thought this was quite good advice which I am going to try and follow (too many nights sleep ruined by this issue!)

It's really important that we look after ourselves!

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I could do with tips on how to raise the topic with people who have no clue whatsoever about anything trans.

They'd sign that petition if they knew but how to start the conversation without sounding like a loon?

In my experience, most people think trans means having had surgery; there are only a handful of trans people and they mostly live in that London; there is absolutely no way there would ever be a man in a women's prison or women's sport etc (despite it already happening).

Their immediate reaction to me mentioning these issues is to assume I'm on crack or am gullibly reading fake news on the interwebs.

RunRabbit Yes, I'd welcome others' ideas on conversation starters too.

I've talked to a couple of friends so far, who I guessed would be onside if they knew. I started with 'have you heard about the new law that might be coming in, that would allow anyone to self-identify as the opposite sex?' And then I mentioned that there was no need to change appearance and men could access women's spaces.

And when that was received well by my friend, I got the bit between my teeth and ranted, which I don't recommend! I would think a briefer, lighter mention of some of the troubling stuff might be best at first, to hopefully get them thinking before round two the next time you meet. I reckon it takes a number of instances to peak trans most people.

I wish I had more people to talk to about this, and easier circumstances, it's always on a bloody toddler playdate.

I start off with 'have you heard the Govt has gone back on its promise to make hospital wards single sex? Other single sex services will be affected as well'.
Then ask then to consider signing. I've printed out the url and give them a copy.

great advice - thanks. Agree re ranting. Nearly lost a close friend because of it - but she signed petition anyway!

Yes. I am so incandescent with rage that people can't see what's going on - and that probably isn't a good look.

I wish I could talk to more people in real life, instead of bending my partner’s ear all the time. The article recommends joining groups, but how does one find them except online?

@Lefty99

Thanks for the link.

Well I just told my two closest female friends Id become a terf, they asked what it meant and in both cases they peaktransed soon after.I know people frown on the word but i do exclude transwomen from my concept of womanhood so its accurate.

Im fully supportive of transsexuals and always have been. Transsexuals get called terfs too. People like Miranda and lya who do you tube channels get loads of hassle.They seem to have no problem realising they're not women.

Just to say Im fully supportive of anyone except when they infringe on others which includes misogeny and calling people with a penis women.