I am deeply concerned about the persistent issue of gendered violence. Not only as I seek to deconstruct how I was groomed, as a man, to participate and contribute towards it. Its been like waking up to a horrible dream, that was not a dream. But also because Gendered Violence has become the locus, the front line of transphobia in the form of feminism expressed by trans exclusionary radical feminists.

Simultaneously, I feel a growing fear over the rise of populism, anti-trans legislation, and hate crimes that threaten the safety and well-being of many. Much of this appears to be fuelled by this form of feminism. I am curious what might be behind these phenomena – buckle up.

From the outset let me be very clear: I aim to offer compassion and care for all women.

And as a British trans woman and sociologist deeply engaged with Nonviolent Communication (NVC), I sense that our struggles are interconnected. By examining how biological essentialism and fascism share roots in colonialism, dominator culture, and patriarchy, perhaps we can find common ground, and create a space from which healing might be more possible. I yearn for a platform from which we might nurture social justice together.