BEX

She/Her. Wonderclout. Liberation Campaigner. Lawyer. Trustee @GalopUK #trans #Bisexual #Bipolar #Autistic [email protected]

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

This ‘culture war’ has been raging for several years now. @stonewalluk, however, seem infinitely shocked every single time the government signals its intention to eradicate trans people. Do keep us updated, oh righteous Stonewall, on how well your strategic influencing goes 🤡

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

👀 @stonewalluk Where’s your commitment to trans people? Where’s your promise to empower trans communities? Where’s your dedication to take on the fight? Transphobia island has truly degenerated and, with trans genocide on the cards, you fiddle. Grow up @stonewalluk

[Stonewall @stonewalluk]

This correspondence from the @EHRC fails to recognise that the Equality Act 2010 has successfully supported businesses and service providers to challenge discrimination for more than a decade, and offers no substantive evidence of demand for this work.

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

I’m avoiding going to A&E in London - my GP sent me there on Thursday because I need emergency care - but what’s the point? I won’t get seen for days, & I’ll block the path for other patients in emergencies. What should I do @RishiSunak & @SteveBarclay

[Equality Network @LGBTIScotland]

The result of the final vote on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill is:

Yes 86
No 39

Much applause in the chamber

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

Sending massive amounts of positive energy to everyone @Mermaids_Gender. They’re dealing with targeted, personal threats and a vicious campaign to smear them. If you’re Mermaids staff, volunteers, or are supported by them - we’re with you ✊ #protecttranskids

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

You can hate trans people. But we won’t go anywhere. You can abuse trans people. But we won’t go anywhere. You can change laws and discriminate against trans people. But we won’t go anywhere.

You can make it harder for trans people to be happy. But we aren’t going anywhere

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

There is absolutely no question that trans people will achieve their liberation in the UK - the question is how many trans people will die needlessly while we fight for change?

Transphobia is violent is damaging. If you’re not with trans people yet, where are you?

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

Redesign trans healthcare FOR trans people. Finally.

Informed consent ✅ Autonomy respected ✅ proactive care & support ✅ de-centralised and democratic access to the right services and support ✅

The alternative is conversion therapy for kids and waiting for the adults to die

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

Had I known about Mermaids, I could have had support earlier in life. Instead, I lost friends, family, and my dignity fighting with uninformed doctors in my twenties. @Mermaids_Gender is a lifesaver for so many children & families. Support if you can https://t.co/Yw0fGQMODB

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

Trans & gender diverse children have been made the target of bullying, harassment, and widespread abuse. For years, we have failed to protect these children from the harm caused by transphobic idiots on the internet. Enough. Stand with @Mermaids_Gender and #protecttranskids

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

We need to shake up the movement for trans equality in the UK. Empower trans communities, amplify lived experience and expertise, and unite around a clear - positive - vision for the future of trans liberation ✊ there’s power in this opportunity, trans folks.

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

We all need to come together to defend the invaluable work @Mermaids_Gender do. Persistent transphobic attacks - and a failure to build a vision for the future - have put the most important charity for trans children, arguably all trans people, at risk. #protecttranskids

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

If this is what trans people leading @stonewalluk’s work on trans equality looks like, I think the Vision for Change has become a little too blurry.

We need an empowered UK trans liberation movement with the conviction to actually stand with us ✊

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

Trans people are being violently erased by the UK government while @stonewalluk *still* happily waves goodbye from the sidelines, watching from its precarious privilege 👋

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

Other than continuing to profit from including trans people in your work (without giving us any power), and only advocating for us when it’s ‘strategic’ for you to do so, what are you doing to transfer power to liberated trans communities, @stonewalluk?

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

#tldr the #QueensSpeech announced that UK government refuses to ban conversion therapy.

Instead, government proposed protecting a limited number of people from abuse if they can prove they aren’t trans. Just another green light to abuse trans people #BanConversionTherapy

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

Trans people aren’t weak. We are at breaking point. Transphobia has utterly consumed UK institutions and we have been left to suffer.

Enough. I’m fighting back. ✊

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

Mental health stories aren’t only valid when they’re about walking the dog, having a bath, or making a cake.

I’m bipolar. I take daily anti-depressants, mood stabilisers, & anti-psychotics. I need support from mental health services. This is my mental health story. #WMHD2021

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. I’ve been quiet on social media for a long time now - and I’ve been avoiding messages and calls, I’ve almost forgotten how to cook and I’ve been unable to consider making plans & leaving the house.

I tried to end my life in May this year.

[BEX @Bex_Stinson]

So, this #WMHD2021, it would be wonderful if we could address the lack of funding for mental health services and the completely inadequate support available to those who need it.

Crisis services aren’t fit for purpose even when you are able to access them.