Lucy Smith

Psychotherapist & PhD Researcher, with a focus on gay Traveller men and their experiences. Views are my own.

[Bavolengro 👻 @VIVIVIMCCCXII]

Lovely piece on intersectional identities - @TravellerLGBT in @CosmopolitanUK
https://t.co/wwD8KqOp5i

[Outside/rs Conference @Outsiders2023]

Chris Day presenting on his research on The Rainbow Connection.

[Lucy Smith @PhDSmith1]

@Outsiders2023 Thank you for having me!

[Outside/rs Conference @Outsiders2023]

Lucy Smith presenting her research on the emotional experiences and wellbeing of gay Traveller men.

[Laura Reid @Lauraireid]

We would really like to hear from families who are supporting children and young people in the aftermath of domestic homicide, and adults who have experienced this as children. Your views can help us understand how to best support bereaved children through the #DHR process. 👇👇

[Lucy Smith @PhDSmith1]

Thank you...please do get in touch, I'd love to hear form you

[Prof Liz Forbat 🇪🇺 @LizForbat]

This is a really important study. Please do contact Lucy if you are from a #Gypsy #Romanical #Traveller community and identify as #LGBTQ+ to take part.
#Research

[Lucy Smith @PhDSmith1]

Some incredible meaningful stories shared already! If you might like to interview for this study, please contact me. All who identify as GTR, Romanichal or any subgroups in UK welcome.
@JaneEMCallaghan @LizForbat
@TravellersTimes
#Gypsy #Roma #Traveller #Romanichal #LGBT

[Chris Redfern @60Tilley]

#Melancholy #Grieving #TherapistsConnect #Bereavement - This Sculpture, called Melancholy, by Albert Gyorgy, is so poignant and captures how loss feels - I often feel like I’ve lost a part of my body, a part of myself

[Martin (Beanz) Warde @martinbeanz]

Very sad news. Irish Traveller, Nurse, and drag queen, George Ward, who appeared on Th Paul's drag face as Cherry Valentine, has passed away suddenly. George created visibility for LGBT Travellers in the UK and is a huge loss to us all.

#RIPCherry
https://t.co/hIUNPSJGeQ

[Friends, Families & Travellers @GypsyTravellers]

We're devastated to hear of @TheCValentine's passing.

Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones and friends. George was a kind, wonderful and brave person.

Our love goes out to those inspired by George too, within the LGBT+ community and beyond.

Rest in peace🕊️

[GAY TIMES @gaytimes]

We are incredibly sad to report the death of Cherry Valentine 🖤

An incredible drag queen, beloved Ru girl, key worker and activist.

Rest in power, Cherry.

[BÎмÎηÎ @biminibabes]

At a loss for words. One of those souls so pure, so raw, so real. I’m incredibly lucky to have known George and witnessed their infectious spirit. Their patience and kindness was their superpower. They saw you for you and not many people have that empathetic trait. My heart 💔🍒

[RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Fans 🇬🇧 @rpdrukfans]

We are utterly heartbroken to hear the shocking news that Cherry Valentine has died.
As we try and process this news, our first thoughts are with their loved ones.
Sending our love and condolences to their family and friends. 💔

RIP Cherry 🌹

#CherryValentine
#DragRaceUK

[Lucy Smith @PhDSmith1]

If you or anyone you know might like to participate, please contact me or share. All who identify as GTR, Romanichal or any subgroups in UK welcome. Thank you @JaneEMCallaghan @TravellersTimes #Gypsy #Roma #Traveller #Romanichal #LGBT

[The Traveller Movement @GypsyTravellerM]

A research about Gypsy, Roma & Traveller gay men. Contact Lucy for more information.

[Lucy Smith @PhDSmith1]

@GRTCounsellors @RomaniHistory @JaneEMCallaghan @LizForbat I'm looking at UK initially :)

[Lucy Smith @PhDSmith1]

If you, or someone you know might like to participate in this study, please feel free to contact me or share. Thank you @JaneEMCallaghan @LizForbat #Gypsy #Roma #Traveller #travellerprideweek #LGBT

[Lucy Smith @PhDSmith1]

@GRTCounsellors @RomaniHistory @JaneEMCallaghan @LizForbat Not yet, but this is a great idea, thank you :)

[Lucy Smith @PhDSmith1]

@GRTCounsellors @RomaniHistory @JaneEMCallaghan @LizForbat We decided to ask for UK participants initially, but if anyone were interested I'd love to hear from them. Thank you so much for your engagement and support.