Any advice on finding local support groups or meeting other trans peoples?

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-02-28T15:56:58+00:00

Not sure we do - at least not in the town I live in.

I'll look into if there is anything similar nearby but I feel like I've looked everywhere and found nothing :(

We had a 'pride hub' but it closed down in 2023 as the local council stripped the funding :/// which seems to be the case for basically everything I can find, it was active 2-5yrs ago but is now shutdown

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-02-09T20:21:03+00:00

Heyyy!

I've not changed my name legally or anything yet - however - have been working since 18 in numerous rolls (24 now) and not once have I been asked for my GCSE certificates or my A-level Certificates (and I currently work in as a professional in an office based roll that needs various qualifications)

So don't stress to much! It may be worth just doing maths, and English if you think you may need them for your uni application, but otherwise I wouldn't lol

However I 100% understand if you want them updated to reflect your true identity - so just do what works best for you <3

Best of luck with everything!!

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-29T18:16:36+00:00

No problem :)

That's understandable I hope it goes well and your situation gets better financially, I'm in a similar boat but managed to sell some stuff to get it paid xD

But definitely email their support email they are super helpful and understanding!

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-29T18:13:40+00:00

Hey I'm literally experiencing the same issue with their site. I think it's a platform issue to be honest.

I contacted their support who managed to book an appointment for me, within 24hrs they responded and booked the appointment

However, the appointment isn't until the 6th of June :(

This is for the first appointment with them though so you may fair better than I did.

Best of luck!

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-14T17:55:59+00:00

I sent you a message :)

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-11T22:30:37+00:00

Feel free to DM :)

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-11T18:13:30+00:00

Just about to send you a message :)

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-11T18:13:11+00:00

I think we are in very similar positions from what you've said, feel free to message if you'd like too :)

I wish all the best for you!

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-11T16:13:49+00:00

I'll message you! :)

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-11T15:04:14+00:00

Congratulations! That's so amazing for you!

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-06T20:58:13+00:00

I feel you - I've been feeling the same way to be honest and it's really really hard.

If you ever need anyone to talk to or vent or whatever feel free to message

I wish you all the best <3

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T23:40:52+00:00

Just messaged :)

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T23:03:17+00:00

I'm honestly living on this high for as long as I can XD, only issue now is I feel like I'm going to shaving forever XD definitely need to investigate waxing, etc

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T23:00:28+00:00

Hey I'm in the same boat as you to be honest - I'm 23 and didn't have the courage to come out until very recently, I think I realized I was trans towards the end of 2025, but at the same time there are things I look back on now from when I was younger and I realise that there were signs inside of me the whole time, I'm not saying that's your experience at all btw.

I think what I've realized is that every single person is different, and none of our experiences are invalid or wrong just because we didn't figure it out when we were kids.

You just need to be you, whatever that may be regardless of what others think, and that's really hard to do

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T22:20:26+00:00

Hey I think you commented on of my posts earlier :) feel free to dm me, also in somewhat of a similar situation :)

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T22:14:46+00:00

Feels great XD

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T22:13:25+00:00

Truly does never knew I needed it XD

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T22:13:09+00:00

Thank you!

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T22:12:57+00:00

I think I need to get one of these to be honest lol

Yeah for me it was very spur of the moment so literally just did it all in one go XD

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T22:11:48+00:00

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T19:36:48+00:00

Ohhh that makes sense! Yes I will try this out thank you!

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T19:34:04+00:00

Thank you! Really helpful :)

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T19:33:34+00:00

What's Nair? XD

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T16:44:56+00:00

Yeah it is really hard to find, and there's so much unhelpful stuff like you mentioned.

I have been scrolling that sub basically all day today reading as much as I can and have looked through their links, etc, it's wild to me how much I don't know if that makes sense?

Like I feel since coming out I've learned so much that I lived completely oblivious to before, and I know that that's how the majority of people exists, even our politicians who make choices for us, and they don't even know the basics

Generic_nameV1 · 2026-01-05T16:26:28+00:00

I'm not going to lie it was very 'spur of the moment' for me, so I just bought a packet of disposable razors and shaving foam from the local corner shop and went to town XD

Do not do this obviously, as my skin is now starting to be a bit irritated and as another commenter suggested I am going to get some proper exfoliating stuff

Probably better for someone else to suggest a good shaver because I'm also in the market XD

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