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Autistic Trans People
While transgender people make up about 1% of the general population, they make up at least 10% of the autistic population. Some studies suggest 13% or higher. Find out more about autistic people's experiences here.
Trans Day of Visibility with Angelilly
Don't miss Angelilly's Trans Day of Visibility charity stream, raising funds for Gender Minorities Aotearoa! See her promo below, share and tell your friends, and remember to tune in on the day and donate if you can!
Detransition or Retransition Support
A small number of people "come out" as transgender, and later realise they aren't, or decide that the safety risks for them are too high. They may decide to outwardly take on a cisgender identity while inwardly maintaining a transgender identity ("go back into the closet"), or they may have a change of gender identity - affirming that a cisgender identity is the one that feels best for them.
Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship Dynamic
Sometimes our relationships have dynamics which are unhealthy, harmful, or even abusive. This article talks about signs that something may not be working, identifying unhealthy dynamics in a relationship, and dealing with common scenarios for trans people. It touches on working through some issues, or leaving a relationship which may be difficult or dangerous to leave.
Ending an Abusive Relationship
If a relationship is unhealthy or abusive, it may be very difficult to end it amicably. Your partner may not accept that you want to end the relationship: they may try to make you feel guilty, afraid to leave, or worried that they will not cope. They may even threaten to hurt you, your loved ones, or themself. Even if they do not accept that the relationship is ending, you do not have to stay in the relationship.
A Good Argument: how to fight without fighting
One aspect of having healthier, safer, and more productive arguments is planning how to argue. Partners can choose a time when there is no stress and argument to be had, and sit down together to talk about how they can have better arguments.
Triggers: Past Trauma Memories and How to Discuss Them
If a person has experienced trauma in the past, such as being the victim/survivor of sexual violence, they may have very strong emotions such as anger or fear which are associated with an element present when the initial trauma happened. This element - or trigger - can be anything from a smell to a certain word or phrase, it could be a particular sexual activity or position, or any number of other elements.
Creative Workshops at Out in the City
Gender Minorities Aotearoa is holding some absolutely amazing creative workshops will at Out in the City; Micheal Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield street Wellington, Saturday March 27th. These include a Zine making workshop at 11.30am and Pause Blur Grass Witch at 1.30pm. It's free to attend these workshops but you are welcome to give a donation. We're looking forward to seeing you!
Volunteer! Out in the City Binder Fund Raising Stall
The much awaited Out in the City is coming up as part of the Pride Festival and we can't wait! We're looking for volunteers to help out at the Binders fundraising stall - we'll be selling our gorgeous transgender diversity mugs, giving out info leaflets, writing down the items sold during the day, and accepting donations; and all while having a great time!