Dear Jammidodger Thank you so much for your utube videos. I am a grandmother to a 16 year old trans person son who began as a female. His insurance doesn’t want to pay for top surgery until he is 18 so there s more stress for him. Since about 6 years old he hated to wear girls clothing. This has been a learning experience for me, I want him to be happy in his body but did find that I have had to mourn for the beautiful, big blue eyed, blonde curly haired girl. But I think I am past that. Your posts have helped me to see thing from the perspective of the transgender person.
I just want to say that I could never imagine my grandparents accepting me or anyone as trans, and seeing a grandparent like you is so great. Just, thank you for being a supportive member in your grandson's life. Once again, I don't know you or your grandson, but it's so great to see a supportive grandparent like you.
Y'know how before a kid is born everyone says 'we don't what gender they are, as long as they're happy and healthy'..? Well it's great to see that carry over to the born child as they grow... Who cares what gender they are as long as they're happy and healthy? You may have had the idea of that beautiful, big blue eyed, blonde curly haired girl, but you're not losing anything because you're getting to meet the beautiful, big blue eyed, blonde curly haired boy he truly is ☺ Family acceptance is _so_ important, especially for trans youth, so it's amazing to hear that you're accepting him for who he is, with love and care, to make sure your grandson is happy and healthy, regardless of gender. Way to be an awesome badass supportive force in his life - He'll appreciate your actions and acceptance more than you'll ever know. Keep being awesome, the world needs more people like you! Best wishes to your grandson and all of your family 💚
Hey, this is such an amazing comment, and you are an awesome grandmother! I'm so glad my videos could help you like that. I hope everything goes well in his transition, sorry to hear his insurance won't cover top surgery until he is 18, remind him that it's all worth the wait!! All the best :) Jamie
Trans pride was amazing. It’s important to show trans visibility, I had to awkwardly explain what transgender was to a cashier at a store near my house... so awkward, so many questions were asked
Brighton trans pride was the first pride I went to. I usually hate being around strangers but I've never felt more comfortable and safe. I can't wait for the main pride! It was so much fun meeting you and Shaaba. Thank you for that hugs and photo❤ (P.S. sorry for shrieking at you😂)
Hey, I'm completely with you about normally feeling uncomfortable around strangers etc. but trans pride was awesome, and I felt way more comfortable than normal. Haha, no need to apologise! You're very welcome :)
I have never been to a pride event but both my daughter and I desperately want to attend one, hopefully next year. We are ally's, as we have always had both friends and family that are part of the LGBTQ+ community, but never been a part of it ourselves. I am not sure how I came across your channel but I watch every video you make, because it educates me on the issues of being trans. I don't think you are even aware of how many cis straight people you connect with on your channel, how you educate us all, and what a monumental impact you are having in making this world a better place for trans people. Keep going Jammidodger living your authentic life and sharing it with the world.
The Daily Dee you should definitely go to pride^^ My first pride got me sobbing when the first platform drove past me, before I jumped in to walk with everyone. The energy is just pure joy and acceptance, and it's the best thing ever❤️
Thanks for sharing your experience tombelliver. We will get to one for sure and after our first one will probably never miss another one. BTW, I noticed you had a channel and subscribed to yours as well
This year's Trans Pride Brighton was also my first time going there. I was overwhelmed by the number of people in the march and at the park event. And the whole atmosphere was so amazing and friendly and inclusive and peaceful - I just loved it! Saw you and Shaaba but was too shy to come up to you. Therefore saying Hi now: 'Hi.'
Id love to go to pride, but im american and with all the stuff happening with mass shootings rn, im a bit afraid something might happen. Some crazy homophobe/transphobe sees all these people in one place and ya know, it seems dangerous to me.
AGoodUsername Yeah. Being a minority in America is pretty dangerous. I really want to move to a European country. I’d feel safer and more loved if I was away from America.
Same here I live in Manchester, England and I'm frightened of repeats like what happened last year at Ariana Grande's concert. Having so many people in one place is dangerous and there are always police everywhere at large events. Obviously they're there to protect us and make sure nothing happens but it's pretty hard to let go and enjoy yourself with security everywhere and constantly being afraid something's going to happen. It sucks that this is the world we live in now.
I Look Like a Toe yeah, i remember in june there were all these posts like "police are not welcome at pride!", i guess they were afraid of police brutality or something? Like people dont understand the danger of mass shootings and why we need police at pride.
Im scared too tbh even though my city is super liberal. Im in memphis tennessee and there was a little event hosted by the local lgbt organization, and thy made sure to have police and secutity and all that in case, because it was so recent after the pulse shooting, i decided not to go because of it :(
Even just hearing you talk about this trans pride event made me feel safer and more confident. It reminded me that there is a loving group of people out there.
Not trans but my experience going to an all lesbian event for the first time was just mind blowing to me. That feeling of like just being able to be 100% yourself, having other people there who understand you, being able to walk up to another woman and just flirt without having to play the 'are they gay' game. There were women there of all ages and from all walks of life and it just made me feel normal. I've always accepted myself and not had many issues with my gayness, but there's always a feeling of 'otherness' that clings to you. I didn't even realise it until I didn't feel it anymore. That's why these specific events are important. Being able to be in a space where the majority of people are like you is just so liberating.
Hey Jamie, it was my first Trans Pride too. It was really great to meet you both. Thank-you for being such lovely people. Alex (the guy with the blue and purple beard!)
Hey, I'm one of the trustees & organising committee members of Trans Pride Brighton, and I'm so happy to see this because it's exactly why we do it! Thanks for being so positive about it :)
Trans men = real men. Trans women = real women. Non-binary = real & valid. No-one understood this more than the crowd at trans pride. I miss it already.
For me, transpride Brighton was the first ever pride I went to, and I haven't really been able to put my feelings about it into words and explain them to others, but you did perfectly, thanks haha! I met you at the main event (that guy that came over all the way from the Netherlands 😅) and in the enormous queue at the after-party, and I just want to thank you for your kindness and how cool you are, and I hope to see you again next year in Brighton!
simply put...Jamie...Your parents must be incredibly *PROUD* of you...Seriously...You'd make the PERFECT "Poster Child" for the entire transgender community...
I loved Trans Pride Brighton this year! To see how it has grown from last year, double the numbers and the strength of love, power and community was amazing. Already looking forward to next year :)
I went to Denver Pride this year. It was phenomenal!!! I've never experienced anything like that. I plan to go again. It was wonderful seeing everyone be themselves, feel comfortable to be themselves and the love and acceptance of everyone there. ♡♡♡
Yesterday, I was at work and this person who I work with kept misgendering me. I heard from another colleague that she had been told multiple times that I am a trans guy and to use the right pronouns and apparently each time she was told, she rolled her eyes in frustration. Yesterday, about half way through my shift, I'd had enough and went and sobbed in the bathroom and one of my friends asked if I wanted to go home and then signed me out because I physically couldn't handle being called "miss" anymore. I have been told by some people that pronouns don't matter I want you to tell me that they don’t matter. That it doesn’t matter that you call me “she” because at least it’s better than “it” I want you to tell me that it doesn’t matter, because at least I’m being acknowledged. Tell me that it doesn’t matter because it’s hard for you to understand and you don’t care. Roll your eyes in frustration when someone corrects you, because young people are so needy, so demanding and so politically correct and there are bigger problems in this world than basic respect for each other. Tell me, that my pronouns don’t matter. Tell it to the boy who sat in the stall at work sobbing quietly into his hands because he was called “she” far too many times. Tell it to the boy who has worked so hard to not be called “she” to the boy with tape over his chest, causing skin irritation, yes but it’s better than crushing his lungs for hours on end which he’d rather have than feminine body features. Tell it to the boy who was passing well that day, and in front of a bunch of people who perceived him as a man, was told to “change into a ladies uniform” Tell me that my pronouns don’t matter, when I lock myself in the stall at work, crying, feeling physically sick from the pure emotional distress the word “she” causes. Tell it to me, the boy who went home from work early because he physically couldn’t take being called “she” anymore. Sorry for the little rant, I just really am angry still and we as trans people need to be treated a lot better...
I'm so glad you had a good & heartwarming time! I was there too & it was amazing, I would have loved to have been able to say hi to you though (& even more wish I could be your friend omg)! Your videos have helped me so much with accepting being a trans man & you and Shaaba are just such lovely people, I wish u all the best!
As an 18 year old trans woman, you have been very helpful in my finding of my identity (for if one knows not virility, how can one know muliebrity?). I hope that as transgenderism (I'm old fashioned. Bear with my archaisms.) becomes more of a public issue and gains popularity as a topic, It can cross the pond (i.e. if there is an increase in trans health care in Canada, it can show in Wales and the like) and that as we explore our Identities, we may be able to find peace and give others enlightenment. God Be With Ye! (goodbye).
I'm only 17 and I'm still in the closet as gay and as trans, but I really want to go to pride but I don't know what to tell my parents, what should I do?
Dance_ throughlife lots of people who aren’t LGBT+ go to pride events too! I used to go with my friends before I came out and my parents didn’t think anything of it :)
ManInTanJacket thanks for that but I have a disability so my parents will want to know where I'm going, who I'm going with and what time I'll be back at.
Dance_ throughlife ah yeah, my parents are super protective so they’re the same. I just told them that my friend was LGBT+ and I was going with her to see what it’s about!
Jamie here in the states Gay pride has such a sexual aspect to it it takes a lot from the pride of being gay it's all about sex which I feel is disappointing there is so much more to being gay than sex. I'm glad you had such a great time. The trans community has come so far. Wish my friend Sherly had lived to see it. She lived as a woman but when she passed we were not allowed at her funeral they buried her dressed as a man. I miss her!
Ok maybe you can help explain this to me... I'm trans and it's not something I'm proud of. "Proud" is a feeling I attribute to things I've accomplished, not something I just happen to be. For example, I've worked hard to be an amazing cook and I work hard on my body in the gym. These are things I'm proud of. I understand it being necessary to be visible and educate people, but the feeling of pride I don't. Not trying to be a dick, just asking a question trying to understand better.
Cerin Gilliard think of it more like you're not ashamed of who you are, and you love your difference and uniqueness. You battled discrimination, are still battling it and you won't let it hold you back.
I get why some people don't feel pride, but for me, I worked hard to get where I am in my transition. I'm so proud of how far I've come, I'm proud that being trans is something I've turned into a positive my life, I'm proud to be part of a community that (for the most part) is amazing and accepting, I'm proud to stand up and be visible for people that deserve the same rights as everyone else. But not every trans person has to feel pride in it, or be visible, or anything like that. There is nothing wrong with either side :)
I have a little bit of a problem. Two of my closest friends started out female but are now redefining their genders. I love and support them both, and I’m trying to support them as much as I can. Friend A is trans f-m and now goes by Jack. I’ve mostly gotten his pronouns down, but sometimes I slip up and call him by his dead name, but it happens more often than I’d like. Friend B is a little trickier. They’re having trouble deciding on a gender identity, and have fluctuated from male to female to non-binary to gender fluid to androgynous to whatever other identities they’ve gone through(it’s been a lot). Due to their journey to find their label, they’ve gone through many different names and pronouns and sometimes I slip up and will use the wrong one, and it’s usually the original dead name. I hate using the wrong name/pronouns for them, especially since we’ve been through so much together. Does anyone here possibly have some tips or tricks I can use to stop messing this up?
Fynn im not sure whether you're German or just in Germany so I'm gonna reply in English, haha. I think there's something similar in cologne at the end of September. I read about it the other day but I'm not sure where... Maybe try googling 'trans pride cologne' Hope that helps~
X Quinn Winter X the pride parades are for all ages! just take some friends or adults you trust to be safe, and im sure youll be just fine and have a great day 😊
I've got a quick question and I don't mean to sound disrespectful at all! I hope someone who is trans can help me. I'm confused as to how to talk about a trans person when I refer to a time before they had realised that they were trans. If I talk about them as a kid for example, should I use the pronouns that they use nowadays or should I refer to them as the gender that they presented as at the time? Any thoughts would be appreciated :)
Hey, personally I always want people to use the correct pronouns for me now, because in my head I have always been the gender I am now (just not always outwardly presenting as such). I can't speak for every trans person, but I think the best option to go for is to always use the pronouns someone is using currently. Like my parents even refer to me as a little boy and he from when I was a kid. You don't sound disrespectful at all, always better to ask, hope this helped! :)
I was always very jelaous of the trans pride in Britain and this year there will be the first trans pride in Germany! I'm very exited, I hope it will be great :3
that is so nasty! They need to be accepted just as much as anyone else. It makes me so mad that my hubby isn't accepted in the trans community because he's not trans enough.
I went, and while I’m binary trans, my friend is nonbinary and they said they felt very happy and safe! At the beginning of the march , everyone was chanting “trans men are men! Trans women are women! Nonbinary is valid!”
I am part of the LGBT+ community I suppose. I don't really feel wholly part of it because I prefer to just be a person who doesn't make my sexuality a big part of who I am. However, I do understand that pride is very important to some people, and I have friends that feel that even though they themselves may feel like it's not a big part of who they are, they like to celebrate their freedom to live how they wish. I was therefore horrified by the anti-trans protest at pride this year. But I do have a question: why are trans people in the LGBT+ community (despite obviously them being the T)? I am very happy that they are in the community, but I do wonder why we have merged trans people into it, because the rest of the letters tend to be about sexuality? I think sometimes there are people that then get transgenderism confused and they view it as sexuality, when in fact you can be trans and straight! So I do like the idea of trans pride. I think it's lovely because as Jamie said, it might feel safer, but also I think it could be a way for people to better understand what being trans actually is. :)
I really wanna go to pride but gay pride is highly sexualized and I'm 15 and I'm not fully out as trans (out to my friends and one of my parents but she doesn't use the right name or pronouns cuz she wants me to be sure and stuff)
Yeah, I mean, this year at London Pride the whole thing was led by an anti-trans rights group, campaigning against us, handing out leaflets about how we aren't to be trusted, don't deserve rights, are aggressive liars etc. etc.
OOOOF don't even get me started on discrimination in the LGBT community. For one, you get people trying to "drop the t" (a common transphobic expression I've heard) where they want trans people to be pushed out of the LGBT community so it becomes the LGB community. There are transphobic lesbians that don't see trans men as real men and just as super butch lesbians and try to get off with them, cis gay men who are repulsed my trans men because "ewWwww vAGInaS" honestly I could go on but I'll get real mad. It sucks but it happens, even in a community where it's supposed to be a safe space for everyone. You'd think transphobic gay people/lesbians etc would know better seeing as they're also discriminated against.
I Look Like a Toe don't forget that radfem lesbian who drawed trans people burning and calls trans women men in dresses, oh and she thinks that being trans is misogynistic
I fully accept you now you need to be strong and say you are gay .we need to come together not chose a side Sorry jamie .Lets come together and comment just a quick discuss
man ya'll cant be a man then say your a woman and then go feeling like your somwhere in between god create man and woman my friend but ima respect what you believe but only to say i dont agree wit ya'll like you might as well see yourself as an alien at this point tbh.
Dear Jammidodger
Thank you so much for your utube videos. I am a grandmother to a 16 year old trans person son who began as a female. His insurance doesn’t want to pay for top surgery until he is 18 so there s more stress for him. Since about 6 years old he hated to wear girls clothing. This has been a learning experience for me, I want him to be happy in his body but did find that I have had to mourn for the beautiful, big blue eyed, blonde curly haired girl. But I think I am past that. Your posts have helped me to see thing from the perspective of the transgender person.
Linda Dunn it's so sweet seeing relatives working to understand what trans people go through~ i hope your grandson is happy, and i hope you are, too~
I just want to say that I could never imagine my grandparents accepting me or anyone as trans, and seeing a grandparent like you is so great. Just, thank you for being a supportive member in your grandson's life. Once again, I don't know you or your grandson, but it's so great to see a supportive grandparent like you.
I'm very glad you've reached out and are willing to learn about the community!!!
Y'know how before a kid is born everyone says 'we don't what gender they are, as long as they're happy and healthy'..? Well it's great to see that carry over to the born child as they grow... Who cares what gender they are as long as they're happy and healthy? You may have had the idea of that beautiful, big blue eyed, blonde curly haired girl, but you're not losing anything because you're getting to meet the beautiful, big blue eyed, blonde curly haired boy he truly is ☺ Family acceptance is _so_ important, especially for trans youth, so it's amazing to hear that you're accepting him for who he is, with love and care, to make sure your grandson is happy and healthy, regardless of gender. Way to be an awesome badass supportive force in his life - He'll appreciate your actions and acceptance more than you'll ever know. Keep being awesome, the world needs more people like you! Best wishes to your grandson and all of your family 💚
Hey, this is such an amazing comment, and you are an awesome grandmother! I'm so glad my videos could help you like that. I hope everything goes well in his transition, sorry to hear his insurance won't cover top surgery until he is 18, remind him that it's all worth the wait!! All the best :) Jamie
Trans pride was amazing. It’s important to show trans visibility, I had to awkwardly explain what transgender was to a cashier at a store near my house... so awkward, so many questions were asked
Gergana Stoyanova before he even handed me my groceries
grims...but you had an opportunity to *educate* someone, & that's a GOOD thing... *: )* xoxo
I feel the embarrassment. Just explaining it to my mom and aunt was awkward and embarrassing.
Brighton trans pride was the first pride I went to. I usually hate being around strangers but I've never felt more comfortable and safe. I can't wait for the main pride! It was so much fun meeting you and Shaaba. Thank you for that hugs and photo❤ (P.S. sorry for shrieking at you😂)
Hey, I'm completely with you about normally feeling uncomfortable around strangers etc. but trans pride was awesome, and I felt way more comfortable than normal.
Haha, no need to apologise! You're very welcome :)
I have never been to a pride event but both my daughter and I desperately want to attend one, hopefully next year. We are ally's, as we have always had both friends and family that are part of the LGBTQ+ community, but never been a part of it ourselves. I am not sure how I came across your channel but I watch every video you make, because it educates me on the issues of being trans. I don't think you are even aware of how many cis straight people you connect with on your channel, how you educate us all, and what a monumental impact you are having in making this world a better place for trans people. Keep going Jammidodger living your authentic life and sharing it with the world.
The Daily Dee you should definitely go to pride^^ My first pride got me sobbing when the first platform drove past me, before I jumped in to walk with everyone. The energy is just pure joy and acceptance, and it's the best thing ever❤️
Thanks for sharing your experience tombelliver. We will get to one for sure and after our first one will probably never miss another one. BTW, I noticed you had a channel and subscribed to yours as well
The Daily Dee great, I'm sure you'll love it❤️ Thank you^^ You seem like such a sweet person, I'm happy to know you're one of the few haha❤️
This year's Trans Pride Brighton was also my first time going there. I was overwhelmed by the number of people in the march and at the park event. And the whole atmosphere was so amazing and friendly and inclusive and peaceful - I just loved it!
Saw you and Shaaba but was too shy to come up to you. Therefore saying Hi now: 'Hi.'
Hey!
Glad you had a great time! Don't worry about being too shy, I'm sure there will be other opportunities in the future :D
Id love to go to pride, but im american and with all the stuff happening with mass shootings rn, im a bit afraid something might happen. Some crazy homophobe/transphobe sees all these people in one place and ya know, it seems dangerous to me.
AGoodUsername Yeah. Being a minority in America is pretty dangerous. I really want to move to a European country. I’d feel safer and more loved if I was away from America.
Same here I live in Manchester, England and I'm frightened of repeats like what happened last year at Ariana Grande's concert. Having so many people in one place is dangerous and there are always police everywhere at large events. Obviously they're there to protect us and make sure nothing happens but it's pretty hard to let go and enjoy yourself with security everywhere and constantly being afraid something's going to happen. It sucks that this is the world we live in now.
I Look Like a Toe yeah, i remember in june there were all these posts like "police are not welcome at pride!", i guess they were afraid of police brutality or something? Like people dont understand the danger of mass shootings and why we need police at pride.
Im scared too tbh even though my city is super liberal. Im in memphis tennessee and there was a little event hosted by the local lgbt organization, and thy made sure to have police and secutity and all that in case, because it was so recent after the pulse shooting, i decided not to go because of it :(
jaycelegends im from cali, and we're also pretty well known for being liberal. I still worry about it bc this stuff can happen anywhere.
Even just hearing you talk about this trans pride event made me feel safer and more confident. It reminded me that there is a loving group of people out there.
Not trans but my experience going to an all lesbian event for the first time was just mind blowing to me. That feeling of like just being able to be 100% yourself, having other people there who understand you, being able to walk up to another woman and just flirt without having to play the 'are they gay' game. There were women there of all ages and from all walks of life and it just made me feel normal. I've always accepted myself and not had many issues with my gayness, but there's always a feeling of 'otherness' that clings to you. I didn't even realise it until I didn't feel it anymore. That's why these specific events are important. Being able to be in a space where the majority of people are like you is just so liberating.
Hey Jamie, it was my first Trans Pride too. It was really great to meet you both. Thank-you for being such lovely people. Alex (the guy with the blue and purple beard!)
Hey, I'm one of the trustees & organising committee members of Trans Pride Brighton, and I'm so happy to see this because it's exactly why we do it! Thanks for being so positive about it :)
Trans men = real men. Trans women = real women. Non-binary = real & valid. No-one understood this more than the crowd at trans pride. I miss it already.
For me, transpride Brighton was the first ever pride I went to, and I haven't really been able to put my feelings about it into words and explain them to others, but you did perfectly, thanks haha! I met you at the main event (that guy that came over all the way from the Netherlands 😅) and in the enormous queue at the after-party, and I just want to thank you for your kindness and how cool you are, and I hope to see you again next year in Brighton!
Oh I wish I lived in UK...I think I'll try to visit Trans pride in Brighton some time in future, if I visit UK
simply put...Jamie...Your parents must be incredibly *PROUD* of you...Seriously...You'd make the PERFECT "Poster Child" for the entire transgender community...
I for some reason thought parents said pants.
I loved Trans Pride Brighton this year! To see how it has grown from last year, double the numbers and the strength of love, power and community was amazing. Already looking forward to next year :)
Awweee the picture of you and alex together is so cool!! Love you both 😊😊
I love your channel keep up the great work
Thank you for making this video, put into words everything I've been feeling post trans pride
I went to Denver Pride this year. It was phenomenal!!! I've never experienced anything like that. I plan to go again. It was wonderful seeing everyone be themselves, feel comfortable to be themselves and the love and acceptance of everyone there. ♡♡♡
That picture of you and Alex is adorable, your height difference is blowing my mind lmao. I'm so glad it was a good experience!
Yesterday, I was at work and this person who I work with kept misgendering me. I heard from another colleague that she had been told multiple times that I am a trans guy and to use the right pronouns and apparently each time she was told, she rolled her eyes in frustration. Yesterday, about half way through my shift, I'd had enough and went and sobbed in the bathroom and one of my friends asked if I wanted to go home and then signed me out because I physically couldn't handle being called "miss" anymore.
I have been told by some people that pronouns don't matter
I want you to tell me that they don’t matter.
That it doesn’t matter that you call me “she” because at least it’s better than “it”
I want you to tell me that it doesn’t matter, because at least I’m being acknowledged.
Tell me that it doesn’t matter because it’s hard for you to understand and you don’t care.
Roll your eyes in frustration when someone corrects you, because young people are so needy, so demanding and so politically correct and there are bigger problems in this world than basic respect for each other.
Tell me, that my pronouns don’t matter. Tell it to the boy who sat in the stall at work sobbing quietly into his hands because he was called “she” far too many times.
Tell it to the boy who has worked so hard to not be called “she” to the boy with tape over his chest, causing skin irritation, yes but it’s better than crushing his lungs for hours on end which he’d rather have than feminine body features.
Tell it to the boy who was passing well that day, and in front of a bunch of people who perceived him as a man, was told to “change into a ladies uniform”
Tell me that my pronouns don’t matter, when I lock myself in the stall at work, crying, feeling physically sick from the pure emotional distress the word “she” causes.
Tell it to me, the boy who went home from work early because he physically couldn’t take being called “she” anymore.
Sorry for the little rant, I just really am angry still and we as trans people need to be treated a lot better...
I'm so glad you had a good & heartwarming time! I was there too & it was amazing, I would have loved to have been able to say hi to you though (& even more wish I could be your friend omg)! Your videos have helped me so much with accepting being a trans man & you and Shaaba are just such lovely people, I wish u all the best!
As an 18 year old trans woman, you have been very helpful in my finding of my identity (for if one knows not virility, how can one know muliebrity?). I hope that as transgenderism (I'm old fashioned. Bear with my archaisms.) becomes more of a public issue and gains popularity as a topic, It can cross the pond (i.e. if there is an increase in trans health care in Canada, it can show in Wales and the like) and that as we explore our Identities, we may be able to find peace and give others enlightenment. God Be With Ye! (goodbye).
I'm only 17 and I'm still in the closet as gay and as trans, but I really want to go to pride but I don't know what to tell my parents, what should I do?
Dance_ throughlife lots of people who aren’t LGBT+ go to pride events too! I used to go with my friends before I came out and my parents didn’t think anything of it :)
ManInTanJacket thanks for that but I have a disability so my parents will want to know where I'm going, who I'm going with and what time I'll be back at.
Dance_ throughlife ah yeah, my parents are super protective so they’re the same. I just told them that my friend was LGBT+ and I was going with her to see what it’s about!
ManInTanJacket they don't like me talking about anything in the community Coz they think what I'm going through is "just a phase"
Dance_ throughlife ah I see, that sucks :(
I had no idea there were a transpride. Is it every year in Brigthon? I will love to assist. Nice to see you had a good time.
I would love to go to an event like that. However the closest regular Pride is 4 hours away. Never even heard of a Trans Pride anywhere in my area.
that semi-orange quiff ... nice vid again Jamie!!
So proud of you Brother!! Glad you had amazing time!!! I wish I could have gone to one but, USA is were I am. I wish we had one in this state!!!
Great video Jamie, I couldn’t take my eyes off that lovely t shirt you were wearing. Where is it from, mister?
I was pretty scared to go on a pride in Czech Republic, but after this video I am so excited for it. THANX
Jamie here in the states Gay pride has such a sexual aspect to it it takes a lot from the pride of being gay it's all about sex which I feel is disappointing there is so much more to being gay than sex. I'm glad you had such a great time. The trans community has come so far. Wish my friend Sherly had lived to see it. She lived as a woman but when she passed we were not allowed at her funeral they buried her dressed as a man. I miss her!
Ok maybe you can help explain this to me...
I'm trans and it's not something I'm proud of. "Proud" is a feeling I attribute to things I've accomplished, not something I just happen to be.
For example, I've worked hard to be an amazing cook and I work hard on my body in the gym. These are things I'm proud of.
I understand it being necessary to be visible and educate people, but the feeling of pride I don't. Not trying to be a dick, just asking a question trying to understand better.
Cerin Gilliard To me, I think "pride" is more of "look how far you, and all of us have come." More acceptance, than anything else.
Cerin Gilliard think of it more like you're not ashamed of who you are, and you love your difference and uniqueness. You battled discrimination, are still battling it and you won't let it hold you back.
I would be prideful because "LOOK AT ME YOU CANT KILL ME, IM FUCKING LIVIN'" kind of thing I guess, Im from a quite transphobic country so...
I get why some people don't feel pride, but for me, I worked hard to get where I am in my transition. I'm so proud of how far I've come, I'm proud that being trans is something I've turned into a positive my life, I'm proud to be part of a community that (for the most part) is amazing and accepting, I'm proud to stand up and be visible for people that deserve the same rights as everyone else.
But not every trans person has to feel pride in it, or be visible, or anything like that. There is nothing wrong with either side :)
Jammidodger
Right on. Ok I think I understand a little better now. Thanks for sharing =)
I am not allowed to go to pride .... becous it is too far away from my home and i am not used to going by train
Your merch link doesn't go directly to your merch, it just goes to the teespring home page
love u, jamie
My first ever pride was Trans Pride Brighton last year, I couldn’t go this year, BUT TRANS PRIDE IS JUST AMAZING
Any kind of pride seems like so much fun to me and I hope to go some year
I have a little bit of a problem. Two of my closest friends started out female but are now redefining their genders. I love and support them both, and I’m trying to support them as much as I can. Friend A is trans f-m and now goes by Jack. I’ve mostly gotten his pronouns down, but sometimes I slip up and call him by his dead name, but it happens more often than I’d like.
Friend B is a little trickier. They’re having trouble deciding on a gender identity, and have fluctuated from male to female to non-binary to gender fluid to androgynous to whatever other identities they’ve gone through(it’s been a lot). Due to their journey to find their label, they’ve gone through many different names and pronouns and sometimes I slip up and will use the wrong one, and it’s usually the original dead name. I hate using the wrong name/pronouns for them, especially since we’ve been through so much together. Does anyone here possibly have some tips or tricks I can use to stop messing this up?
Are you going to Pride Brighton on Saturday?
Does anyone know if there's a trans specific pride in German? I'd love to go there but idk any
Fynn im not sure whether you're German or just in Germany so I'm gonna reply in English, haha. I think there's something similar in cologne at the end of September. I read about it the other day but I'm not sure where... Maybe try googling 'trans pride cologne'
Hope that helps~
I'm a man transitioning to a large mouth bass any tips?
Hey Jamie! I was wondering where the best place to get a binder is?
gc2b is really nice! i have three binders from there, and im so happy with them :^)
Theodore Stagnum Thankyou I've been looking there but I'm not sure if they ship to the UK
An e-pee-phany ? xD I may be going next year, could be the occasion for a road trip from France :D
Im in stealth and my life is hell .great video thnx
Im so sad that I didn't see you at trans pride!! but great video as always Jamie :) your videos mean a lot to me
Ah I'm sorry, maybe next year! Thank you :)
I just got to Ute channel today and I’m alread obsessed
Really like your hair Jamie👍🏻🥇
I really want to go to a pride in general but I’m trans and I’m 13 and I just feel I would be really out of place, being so young. What do you think?
X Quinn Winter X the pride parades are for all ages! just take some friends or adults you trust to be safe, and im sure youll be just fine and have a great day 😊
Epeephany 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Does anyone know about a trans pride in Germany?
I've got a quick question and I don't mean to sound disrespectful at all! I hope someone who is trans can help me. I'm confused as to how to talk about a trans person when I refer to a time before they had realised that they were trans. If I talk about them as a kid for example, should I use the pronouns that they use nowadays or should I refer to them as the gender that they presented as at the time? Any thoughts would be appreciated :)
Hey, personally I always want people to use the correct pronouns for me now, because in my head I have always been the gender I am now (just not always outwardly presenting as such).
I can't speak for every trans person, but I think the best option to go for is to always use the pronouns someone is using currently. Like my parents even refer to me as a little boy and he from when I was a kid.
You don't sound disrespectful at all, always better to ask, hope this helped! :)
Jammidodger Hi Jamie thanks a lot for the prompt reply! :)
I was always very jelaous of the trans pride in Britain and this year there will be the first trans pride in Germany! I'm very exited, I hope it will be great :3
Was the trans pride event friendly toward nonbinary people? 😊
Lucio Charoum I dunno, not everyone agrees that nonbinary people fit in the cathegory as transgender
F M well if we're not cis doesn't that put us under the trans umbrella?
that is so nasty! They need to be accepted just as much as anyone else. It makes me so mad that my hubby isn't accepted in the trans community because he's not trans enough.
Yes, nonbinary is under the trans umbrella - you are just as valid as anyone else
I went, and while I’m binary trans, my friend is nonbinary and they said they felt very happy and safe! At the beginning of the march , everyone was chanting “trans men are men! Trans women are women! Nonbinary is valid!”
I am part of the LGBT+ community I suppose. I don't really feel wholly part of it because I prefer to just be a person who doesn't make my sexuality a big part of who I am. However, I do understand that pride is very important to some people, and I have friends that feel that even though they themselves may feel like it's not a big part of who they are, they like to celebrate their freedom to live how they wish. I was therefore horrified by the anti-trans protest at pride this year. But I do have a question: why are trans people in the LGBT+ community (despite obviously them being the T)? I am very happy that they are in the community, but I do wonder why we have merged trans people into it, because the rest of the letters tend to be about sexuality? I think sometimes there are people that then get transgenderism confused and they view it as sexuality, when in fact you can be trans and straight! So I do like the idea of trans pride. I think it's lovely because as Jamie said, it might feel safer, but also I think it could be a way for people to better understand what being trans actually is. :)
Haha your shirt! Apollo! Yay
Epeephany omg pun-ishment for you
Alex Bertie! :D thats super wholesome
Best intro ever
I really wanna go to pride but gay pride is highly sexualized and I'm 15 and I'm not fully out as trans (out to my friends and one of my parents but she doesn't use the right name or pronouns cuz she wants me to be sure and stuff)
Be proud of your scarr and tell me how you made it truly yours
*Opeefiney*
Damn I should have gone.
I don't like the prides...I want to blend in society...even to forgot that I'm trans...I want to identify just as "a guy" rather than "a trans guy"...
ePEEphany omg I love you so much! lol
loveee Brightonnn
Hello fav person in universe
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I wish I'd gone to trans pride. Next year
I just wanted to watch the transformer pride meme
It's too bad that trans people can feel unwelcome at Pride events since trans people are part of why such events exist in the first place.
Ugh yes
I didn't know there was discrimination in the community. Why wouldn't you belong? Can you make a video on it
Brenda Oehlerking just search up terf or radfem and there will be a ton of discrimination
Yeah, I mean, this year at London Pride the whole thing was led by an anti-trans rights group, campaigning against us, handing out leaflets about how we aren't to be trusted, don't deserve rights, are aggressive liars etc. etc.
Jack Frost Woah, seriously? That's terrible. Everybody in the LGBT community should be accepting to everybody in there!
OOOOF don't even get me started on discrimination in the LGBT community. For one, you get people trying to "drop the t" (a common transphobic expression I've heard) where they want trans people to be pushed out of the LGBT community so it becomes the LGB community. There are transphobic lesbians that don't see trans men as real men and just as super butch lesbians and try to get off with them, cis gay men who are repulsed my trans men because "ewWwww vAGInaS" honestly I could go on but I'll get real mad. It sucks but it happens, even in a community where it's supposed to be a safe space for everyone. You'd think transphobic gay people/lesbians etc would know better seeing as they're also discriminated against.
I Look Like a Toe don't forget that radfem lesbian who drawed trans people burning and calls trans women men in dresses, oh and she thinks that being trans is misogynistic
I fully accept you now you need to be strong and say you are gay .we need to come together not chose a side Sorry jamie .Lets come together and comment just a quick discuss
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Ooo within 6min... Hi lemon dad :D
LEMON DAD haha love it
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this isn't transformers?!?!?!
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wow im here early
man ya'll cant be a man then say your a woman and then go feeling like your somwhere in between god create man and woman my friend but ima respect what you believe but only to say i dont agree wit ya'll like you might as well see yourself as an alien at this point tbh.
No.