Again & again a ban has been promised yet we're still waiting. It's important to tell policymakers why a ban is needed.
At Loving Me we again & again see the relationship between conversion practices & domestic abuse. We need a fully trans inclusive ban.
"It's time to ban conversion practices. Please take a ew minutes to have your say on why a ban is needed"
The coalition against conversion practices have a short survey to complete about why you think conversion practices need to be banned.
www.banconversionpractices.com/stand-with-u....
www.itv.com/news/granada...
Today isnât just about celebration. Itâs also about recognising resilience. If youâve had to build your own path, redefine family or become the support you once needed. That strength deserves acknowledgement. You are not alone. Your story matters And the care you give to yourself & the people who truly support you is just as meaningful. Take today at your own pace.
We also hold space for those who no longer have contact with their mothers. For some, distance was necessary for healing, safety or self-respect. That choice can carry grief, relief, strength and complicated emotions all at once. And all of these feelings are valid.
Today, we celebrate you, your journey and the beautiful families youâve built with courage & authenticity. You are seen, you are valued, you are loved.
Mother hood isnât defined by expectations about gender â itâs defined by care, patience, sacrifice and the countless ways you show up for your children every single day. Your love creates safe homes, strong families and brighter futures.
Happy Motherâs day to the transgender parents who nurture, protect, guide and love with incredible strength.
Loving me is the UKâs fist domestic abuse refuge run by & for trans people. Their work is lifesaving â not just to support survivors, but to highlight the specific issues that trans survivors experience.
Unfortunately, we know first hand that the charging and conviction rates of male abusers are shockingly low. Predatory cisgender men absolutely do not need to take on the persona of a trans woman to commit abuse
Survivors often have a history of experiencing racism before coming out as trans, and may already feel alienated from services because of that. Itâs vital survivors feel understood to address common barriers to support
You can feel caught in two intersecting moral panics, one framing you as threatening and dangerous because youâre perceived as a migrant, another framing you as a threat because youâre trans. As a trans person, you can feel hyper-visible, but if youâre a person of colour, the scrutiny & risk can feel even greaterâ â Melissa, Loving Me
Often survivors can flee only with what they can carry, with clothes that donât it their identity and must start from scratch with healthcare Because waiting lists for NHS gender affirming care are years & years long many have no other choice but to pay privately, which is extremely expensive.
Too often trans survivors are misgendered or deadnamed when reaching out for support, and this can lead to survivors disengaging with services.
âWho we are is our core identity, itâs not an affectation, itâs not a frivolous preference, itâs who we are as peopleâ â Melissa, Loving Me
trans inclusion looks like...
Thank you to our colleagues at Refuge
for giving us the opportunity to discuss issues facing trans & non-binary survivors of domestic abuse.
open.spotify.com/episode/3FFU...
We had a great time hearing about the work undertaken by @respectuk.bsky.social The Drive Partnership at their 10 year anniversary in Westminster.
It was lovely meeting host @joshbabarinde.bsky.social nde MP, a great advocate and ally for trans/ nb survivors of domestic abuse.
Thereâs only 3 days left until these positions are closed for applications!
Domestic Abuse Support Worker (Frontline)
Domestic Abuse Young Peopleâs Support Worker
Social Work Degree Apprenticeship (BA Social Work - UCLan)
Time to Shine Leadership Role (Rank Foundation Programme)
Find the full job descriptions and application at : emilydavisoncentre.com/work-for-the...
Weâre hiring We are expanding our team and are currently recruiting for four exciting roles within Loving Me Applications are particularly welcomed from people who identify as transgender, non binary or gender diverse Closing date; Monday 26 January 2026 5pm
Weâre recruiting! đłď¸ââ§ď¸
In the new year we have four new exciting opportunities to join our team and support transgender people experiencing abuse.
Interviews : 2nd, 3rd and 4th February 2026
Last week our Chief Operating Officer commented on the exclusion of trans girls from GirlGuiding.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/tran...
Thank you to Skulls and Sheets, all the artists and bidders who contributed to such a wonderful donation!
Pansexual Pride Day 08th December
Happy Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day
Familial Abuse It shouldnât have to be âjust the way it isâ for trans people
There may be an expectation to fit gender roles and presentations not aligned with your identity Your family might force you into a marriage or relationship against your wishes Family may knowingly and consistently misgender and deadname you
Your family may dictate who you speak to about your transition and make choices about how you present in front of others Your family might police you in the home and outside, controlling where you go and who you see Your family may use slurs and derogatory language to refer to you and your gender
As trans people our tolerance for mistreatment can be higher due to our oppression and the external messages we receive. We have compiled some behaviours that may indicate familial abuse. If youâre living with family and it feels unsafe, call 07902 478958 or make a referral on our website.
Check out our article in @bigissue.com Melissa our COO discusses the effect of the EHRC guidance on trans da survivors
Weâre grateful to be part of another wonderful Mari lwyd charity raffle this year. Do check out their art and donate to all the wonderful services if you can â¤ď¸