“Some of the problems transpeople experience (apart from any discriminatory abuse) is for instance, which facilities do you use at the local swimming pool or gym? I must at this point mention the help given me by the members of staff of my local leisure centre. They have, without exception, all been entirely supportive of my transition, giving me help, advice, moral support and encouragement. Between us, we have overcome such problems as that of using ‘wrong sex’ changing rooms, toilets and showers. During the past two years there have been no complaints regarding me from the general public. I do, however, tend to take extra precaution (such as using a separate cubicle rather than the open changing room), particularly when young girls are present - to avoid any wild and silly accusations of paedophilia or other perverted actions. The staff have, undoubtedly been a significant part in building my self-confidence and self-esteem at a time when I was feeling very low and awkward. To them, I say a heartfelt ‘thank you’.”
Erika

As to toilets, I have always used those appropriate to how I am dressed, with no real difficulty. In Hunstanton and a few other places there are combined disabled and Trans toilets - I appreciate the courtesy, and laud the inclusive intention; but Trans people are not disabled, any more than they have a mental illness.
Joy

Yorkshire Building Society told me I couldn't have joint cash cards in a male and (secondary) female name because I do not have a GRC. Financial institutions are allowed to do this to prevent fraud, even though I have been perfectly honest with them about my male legal identity, and a GRC is expensive and inappropriate in my case . This would have been a permanent cause of embarrassment to me, had they not sent both anyway by mistake!
Joy

A more accepting society would ease the burden of being Transgendered but also I think it’s up to us to learn to accept the way we are and then to gain the confidence to be ourselves, often with the help and support of the Trans-community and in some cases a caring and understanding church.
I know from personal experience that if you go about confidently with a smile for everyone and dress reasonably, you mainly get acceptance everywhere. I think some of the problems are more in the mind than real, or are self generated. I do think it’s up to us to be the best Trans Woman & Trans Men we each can be and be tolerant to others.
Jenny-Anne