I identify as a woman of pensionable age

[thatdamnwoman]

I am some years off pensionable age (66 for me), but today I am tired and coldy and the arthritis in my knee and ankle are playing up and I am absolutely sure I must have a physical age of 66 or possibly older.

I've had a few health issues over the years and I'm sure that medical tests would establish a physical age of 66 or possibly even older. (The NHS's recent heart-age survey has already indicated this.)

So, armed with biological evidence that I am actually, physically, older than my birth certificate says I am, I would like to apply for all my records to be updated to my real, physical age, so that I can claim my government pension.

Can anyone suggest how I might take this forward? I don't think it's any weirder than suggesting a person can change sex. If they can get their birth certificate changed, why can't I?

Although you are going back to the drawing board, you might still be able to insist on your right to be treated as your preferred age because you intend to transition. You won't have to take any medication or body altering surgery - you can just identify as 66 years.

I might join you.

First of all, I'm not very happy with my pronouns as a 'pensioner' or 'senior citizen'.

I would like to be addressed as "oh wise one"/"the venerable and much respected OtherPam, 66 years".

I will call Dr Harrop, the Oldie magazine and the police to report a hate incident if I hear different. Know your place, youngsters!