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-Sahir House run a monthly trans support group, it is hosted by Kath Charters at Sahir House, the local HIV and sexual health charity.
+===== Gender Proud: A Facilitated Support Group for Trans and Gender Diverse People =====
-It used to be known as THM (Trans Health Merseyside) but has recently been forced to rebrand. New name pending.
+A place where you can be yourself\\
-The service was initially started back in 2016 by Intrust Organisation (now known as CMagic Organisation) and delivered by Sahir house however Intrust only funded the service for the first two years, after that Sahir house have been self-funding the service. In 2023 it was decided to break away from the CMagic organisation since no funding was been provided by them and attempt to find funding themselves.  As part of this split CMagic made it clear that the brand THM belonged to them, so Sahir house are creating a new service to replace it. The members who attend and the person who runs it remains the same, its just that the sahir house can now bid for funding to support the service.
+By Linda Wall
-It is an amazing group and is generally the most popular of all the support groups in Liverpool. The sessions focus on people rather than campaigns or activities and any negative conversations are skilfully diverted by Kath so you generally come away from the meetings in a positive mindset.
+The UK is less welcoming and less safe for trans and non-binary folk than it was a few years back. I don’t need to explain this statement: all of you who are reading it will know it to be true, and if you’re gender queer then you’ll probably have experienced it in some way.
-They also generally have guest speakers, who come in and talk about various topics. In the past there have been guest speakers talking about adoption, hair removal, name changes, legal stuff, surgery, workplaces, police crime reporting, and various other topics. Each guest speaker has been vetted and generally provides a valuable insight.
+This makes it more important than ever that we have our community, and we have our own spaces. Sahir’s Gender Proud groups are part of this fabric.
-The group is an 18+ group and aimed at trans people only.  In some cases people's partners may attend the first session as emotional support but this will need to be confirmed with Kath prior to the session.
+Gender Proud groups are as amazing and diverse as the trans community itself. Every group is unique. They’re populated by queer, funny, beautiful individuals of all ages, many with their own niche interests, perhaps some who are damaged or vulnerable. The character of the group is created by the people in the room. It could be serious, it could be quirky, it could be joyful. We could be discussing the Supreme Court judgement, or learning about Dungeons and Dragons. We could be supporting one of our own who’s going through a difficult time, or taking astrology readings.
-===== When & Where =====
+The space is open and inclusive. All are made welcome, but there is no pressure or expectation: you can talk for Britain, or you can just be there. Above all, you can be yourself. You don’t have to pretend to be anyone else.
-It generally takes place on the third tuesday of the month.  It is hosted by Sahir House at its offices in the LCVS Building, 151 Dale Street, Liverpool (near the entrance to the Birkenhead Tunnel). Sessions start at 6pm and finish at 8pm. There is free parking opposite Sahir House after 6pm.
-With Covid most sessions are also conducted via zoom, although it is highly recommended to come in person as you generally get the social side of things as well.  New participants must register before attendance.  Contact Kath Charters for more details (see below)
+If you live in Merseyside, you’re probably not far from a Gender Proud group. We always love to see new faces. And we love the energy and life experiences that every new person brings, putting their own stamp on the group’s character.
+**Step 1:** Register for as a Sahir service user here:\\
+https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLYZS2P
+**Step 2:** Secure a free ticket online for your preferred group:
+**Liverpool:**\\
+rd Tuesday of the month\\
+:30pm – 7:30pm \\
+Liverpool City Centre
+**Wirral:**\\
+rd Wednesday of the month \\
+:30pm – 7:30pm\\
+West Kirby
 ===== Sahir House =====