20/11/2025
Transgender Day of Remembrance - Thursday 20th November
Today, we pause to honour the lives of trans people who have been taken by violence and discrimination. Transgender Day of Remembrance is a solemn reminder of the deep injustices the trans community continues to face.
At BVLGBT+, we stand firmly beside our trans colleagues, friends, and community members. At a time when uncertainty and oppression persist, our commitment to solidarity, safety, and dignity for trans people is unwavering.
We invite you to take a moment to read this poem by British trans artist Pauline Smith, “Being Transgender: The Hurt and The Pain” May her words offer space for remembrance and reflection.
Being Transgender: The Hurt and The Pain
Trans am I
As are my sisters brothers
And non binary folk
She he they
All of us the T in LGBT
Will toilets be open
For us to choose to use
Or closed to us like many want
Will we become pariahs
Made into lepers
Mocked despised ridiculed
Words wound us
Hate hurts us
Bullies batter us
Acid attacks us
Corrosive as corona
Nasty are words of hate
And ….”free speech”
Who cares about trans
Not Rowling Trump or Truss
Let’s roll back the years
They and their supporters say
Make it illegal for us
To be who we are and
Who we could truly be
We are not alone
Many support us now
Not only LGB folk
But young and old
We are daughters sons
Brothers sisters
Aunts uncles
Grandads and grandmas
Those who choose to help us
Are many colours many faiths
No faiths all those with kind hearts
As trans women trans men
As non binary we all see
Your love and support
For Us
You care you don’t hate
You support us
With actions and words
Hugs and love
Thank You All of You
