Be Proud of Who You Are!
This page is for Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender people and I will keep updating this page each time that I have something new.If there’s any LGBT persons out there and if you have a comment you would like to make,have something to say,have any questions or just would like to share something – I would like to hear from you.
Mick Casey – Editor
Email – mick.casey@ymail.com
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A two-part documentary series exploring the experiences of lesbian,gay,bisexual and transgender young people growing up in Ireland.
As recently as 1993,homosexuality was illegal in Ireland.As the first generation born after decriminalisation comes of age,this series seeks to establish how much has changed in Irish society has in the intervening years.For young people,whose lives revolve around school and the family is it any easier to be lesbian,gay, bisexual or transgender today than it was 17 years ago?
Filmed over 18 months,Growing Up Gay follows the lives of six young people and in the process,captures the challenging and even hostile experiences which lesbian,gay,bisexual and transgender young people face in their everyday lives.The series also explores the more universal experiences of growing up – from the ups and downs of life at home and at school,to friendships and falling in love.By presenting the human stories behind labels such as ‘gay’ or ‘lesbian’,the series aims to alleviate the stigma surrounding various expressions of sexual identity.
If you miss the two-part documentary series “Growing Up Gay”,pleace click on www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/growing_up_gay.html
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Who are TENI?
Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) is a voluntary organization set up to support Transgendered and Transsexual people throughout Ireland. Our aim is to represent the needs and best interests of all those with gender identity issues in Ireland.TENI is dedicated to promoting positive awareness about transgender issues and to improving conditions and advancing equality for all Transsexual and Transgender people in Ireland.On our own and liaising with a variety of community organisations, we work toward this goal by overseeing support meetings,offering education and sensitivity training,and organising social events,workshops,courses,and much more. New members are always welcome and we encourage Transgender people, Transsexuals, friends, partners, family and anyone with a real commitment to Irish Trans issues to join TENI.
Philippa James is over Teni and she is the person to get in touch with,her email address is philippa@teni.ie
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Outhouse
105 Capel Street, Dublin 7
Tele: – 01 873 4999
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Lesbian Connection
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Parents & Family Support in Ireland
Parents and family members of those who are gay,lesbian,bisexual or transgender often have initial difficulties coming to terms with their son’s or daughter’s sexuality.We offer telephone based and person-to-person support to these parents.This service is provided by parents of gay and lesbian children who have been through similar experiences.Parents Support aims to ‘walk alongside’ parents as they come to terms with their child’s sexuality.Parents Support provides a unique insight into the experiences and emotions of parents coming to terms with their child’s sexuality.To contact Parents Support or if you are a parent interested in volunteering,please phone us on 01-8721055. The Helpline service is available Monday to Thursday from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
www.gayswitchboard.ie/parentsSupport.html
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Young people and family
“QYN exists as an autonomous,youth-focused movement that aims to provide a progressive,innovative,infrastructure at grass-roots level to improve the general well-being for all young people who identify as Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgendered,Transsexual,Intersex,Questioning,Curious,Asexual,Pansexual or ‘Queer’ and/or who are socially marginalized as a result of their identity as well as those who advocate on their behalf.’Local Reps’ lead 9 regional QYN Groups throughout the UK. The organisation is also responsible for the formation of a national voice for LGBT young people in Wales:LGBT Youth Wales.In Scotland it works closely with LGBT Youth Scotland,and GLYNI (Gay and Lesbian Youth Northern Ireland) who are affiliated member groups of which there are now over 200.
www.galha.org/young-people-and-family
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Family Ties Project – A Guide for Parents Who Have Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual Children
http://www.familytiesproject.org.uk/whatproject.html
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PARADISE PRESS
fine writing by lesbians and gay men
“Congratulations to Paradise Press for surviving so long in a hostile climate (or worse, an indifferent one). Small-press years are like dog years, and it’s great that you’re still wagging your tail.” Adam Mars-Jones
www.paradisepress.org.uk/index.htm
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There is nothing wrong with being a Gay,Lesbian,Bisexual,Transgender Person – Every Person Have a Right to be Themselves!!
