Over 50s Transfem Group

This group meets online once a month, covering a range of topics. We explore family dynamics, coming out at work, experiences of late transition, navigating healthcare and experiences of being a trans person over 50. We also have guest speakers in the space for facilitated sessions; we have had a makeup artist, a tarot reader, and others.

To join the group and learn more, please call our support line. 

What is the aim of the group?

This group aims to meet the unique needs of this demographic through peer support. We know that transition can be isolating at times, especially when navigating it later in life, and we want to provide a space for people to socialise, receive support, and be empowered in their journeys.

It can feel daunting to join a new group, but those who are in it have shared how welcoming it is, saying they feel it's a place where they can be themselves. "It was great to find, at last, a group of people who could understand and feel the way I do"... "I feel lucky to have found this community"

Who is eligible to join?

Any trans woman or transfeminine person at any stage in their transition journey can join.

• You do not have to be engaging with Gendered Intelligence before joining
• You do not have to be at any point in your transition journey to come along; if you are questioning or exploring, you are welcome in this space
• This group is for people aged 50 and above, due to the different set of experiences

What are the timings?

The group runs once a month, on the third Wednesday of the month. 

• Wednesday 6-8pm

Who is running the group?

Our Adult Wellbeing Coordinator runs the group. We also have guest speakers and facilitators for specific sessions. The facilitators do not represent every aspect of the trans community. We treat everyone as experts in their own experience and aim for the group to be non-hierarchical in terms of ideas and opinions.

Group logistics

• The group is 2 hours long and delivered via Zoom. Once signed up, you will receive a Zoom link via email a week in advance.
• You can join at any time during the session and leave at any time; there is no requirement to stay for the entirety of the session. 
• We like people to have their cameras on but understand that it may not be possible for a number of reasons and still would encourage you to join.

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