Proud2Be CIC

Out is the new in! Coming out. One of the most nerve wracking and darn scary events in life. Telling people who we really are is emotional, and frought. Telling family is tough. As a twentysomething I came out as Bi. It was horrendous! My familial relations took a severe knock. My Parents were devastated! I, and they never... Read more

This letter has been sat on my desk for a few weeks now. I had forgotten I had written it and when I found it at my Mum's house (I stumbled across it whilst looking for childhood photos to show to my partner) I knew that I wanted to share it with you. Part of me felt like I should keep it for myself but then I remembered that... Read more

On Being Bisexual I have been coming out for about twelve years now. From the first time I vocalised my overwhelming suspicion I was Not A Straight Person, to the first time I had a girlfriend and announced her existence to my friends and family and so on and so on. As many other people who Are Not Straight know one rarely... Read more

Young? Trans? Rural? I've been invited to take part in a panel discussion at Totnes Pride this September, on the theme of "How can we best support LGBTQ+ young people?" I spend a lot of time in contact with young trans people, both online and face-to-face - so last week, I asked them "What are your three biggest difficulties,... Read more