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The Falken Guide

Always a work in progress

I’m Aeryn, a late-40-something student psychologist and 30-year advocate for every point of the GSRD compass. I’m working toward a role in gender care, though where I’ll carve my niche is honestly still a work in progress.

Turns out “a work in progress” is a pretty good metaphor for my life. I hadn’t considered the extent of my own gender diversity until quite recently. I’ve found real confidence and the mythical “gender euphoria” in both boy and girl modes; my mood dictating how I present.

This site is a blog and a resource for anyone questioning themselves, unsure where to start, or just looking for a pair of boots that actually fit. We can muddle along together.

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The Finds

Good Places

LGBT-friendly businesses, venues and services worth knowing about.

The Fitting Room

Online retailers with inclusive sizing, and honest reviews of what actually fits.

The Admin

Legal rights, name changes, documentation. Lived advice and experience for bureaucratic & medical systems.

Pleasure

Sex, sensuality, toys and everything in between. Honest reviews and advice from the community.

Hearts

Relationships, dating, communication and finding your people.

Support & Crisis Resources

You are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is struggling or in crisis these services are here for you. UK Freephone numbers are listed where possible.
If you are unable to contact these services and are in imminent danger, please call 999 and ask for an ambulance.

Samaritans

116 123

Free, 24/7. Emotional support for anyone in distress.

CALM

0800 58 58 58

Free. 5pm–midnight daily. Campaign Against Living Miserably.

Shout

Text SHOUT to 85258

Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support.

Switchboard LGBT+

0300 330 0630

10am–10pm daily. LGBT+ information, support & referrals.

Mind Infoline

0300 123 3393

9am–6pm Mon–Fri. Mental health information & support.

Mermaids

0808 801 0400

Support for young trans people & their families.

Galop

0800 999 5428

LGBT+ anti-violence charity. Hate crime & abuse support.

Trans Lifeline

0808 196 3833

Trans-led peer support. Verify current hours at translifeline.org

TransActual

transactual.org.uk

Trans advocacy, community news, research & lived-experience resources.

Gendered Intelligence

genderedintelligence.co.uk

Trans-led charity with youth groups, family support & professional training.

GIRES

gires.org.uk

Gender Identity Research & Education Society: information for trans people, families & professionals.

LGBT Foundation

0345 3 30 30 30

Helpline, counselling & support groups. Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat 10am–6pm.

FFLAG

fflag.org.uk

Support for families & friends of LGBT+ people. Helpline details on website.

Stonewall

stonewall.org.uk

Information, legal guides, workplace resources & LGBT+ rights campaigning.