Category: Blog
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Understanding the Evolution of IDAHOBIT Day (May 17)
We often mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination, and Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT) by adding it to our calendar of events, enjoying cupcakes, and raising flags. But how well do we understand the significance of this day and its evolution? The roots of IDAHOBIT can be traced back to…
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How Michelle Sheppard is Championing DEI Activism and Advocating Gender Equality
BY SHALINI MAGANATHANAUSTRALIAAPR 4TH 20247 MINS In a world that has yet to reach gender equality and an equitable society, there are those who rise above the barriers and champion the cause with unwavering dedication. One such remarkable individual is trans activist Michelle Sheppard. Michelle Sheppard, best known as “Mama Mish”…
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Celebrating Diversity – The Power of Public Art and Commemorations – by Michelle Sheppard
I’m a queer woman with transgender experience who has previously battled with her gender identity, and I’m writing this blog from that perspective. It’s crucial to highlight that, despite my own experience, I am not an expert on the experiences of transgender people, people who identify as non-binary, people who…
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“Happy Trans Awareness Week”
Transgender Awareness Week 2021 I use that blog title with sarcasm because when it comes to Transgender Awareness Week there is nothing “happy” about it. I have woken up to private messages from people this week who I personally know who do see themselves as allies, and truly they are…
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Proud. Being more Bull Dog.
Not many would know that I felt shame when I first came out as Transgender. I lost nearly everything and the unconditional love from my daughters and a few close friends kept me going. I’m standing over a word in this photo that means so much theses days to me.…
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Today is brought to you by the sounds “boo” and “bee”
So today is the first medical follow up since having my breasts augmented. I struggled with the idea of sharing my surgery with anyone outside my immediate circle offline. Since the start of my transition I knew my dress style I was going for, I knew my hair, what my…
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What does Breast augmentation mean to me as a woman who happens to be transgender?
I am a woman. I just happen to be Transgender. I have done enough soul searching to understand this now. I am also fortunate enough to be living somewhere with world class medical care for both mental and physical care. I am also blessed to be in a country where…
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it’s Time
I often wondered when the right time would be to start opening up more and sharing more of my transition with the wider community. I mean I already discuss much of my life and events within the wider trans community on my radio show TransPositions and on many interviews but I thought…
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