My Pronouns
While it might not seem like a big deal, misgendering can have a really negative impact on people’s mental health - especially if it happens often throughout their day. That’s why it’s important that we all do our best to be kind and respect people for who they are, and the pronouns they use. It’s very easy to make the effort to use the right pronouns for people, and it makes a world of difference for the people who need it.
What our staff say:
Iesha Palmer | They/Them | Campaigns Officer My pronouns are they/them, I take pride in how I navigate through this world and it brings joy when others respect me and do the same. It costs £0 for someone to respect trans* people’s pronouns but that small interaction, it means a lot.
Jake Edwards | He/They | Communications & Social Media I feel a lot of joy when people use both he/him and they/them pronouns for me. It's important that people understand and acknowledge that I don't just use one set of pronouns, and that a mix of both makes me feel seen.
Verity Smith | He/Him | Trans Inclusion in Sports Youth Worker Pronouns are important to me. I am me, I am male, I am a trans man and I use He/Him pronouns. It is especially important that this is respected as I kept my name from prior to transition to honour my parents as they are no longer with me. Don’t make assumptions about my identity or my life.
I am Verity I am He/Him.
What our users say:
Helpline User | Aged 16 Thank you so much you helped me feel it is ok to give myself time, be who I am and I don’t have to fit into anyone else’s box.
Online Forum User | Aged 20 I'm 20 now but I’ve used this forum since I was 17. I first came on here when I was really struggling and through the support on here and from Mermaids I managed to come out at college and legally change my name, everyone in my life uses my correct name and pronouns and it’s made me so much more comfortable!
Webchat User | Aged 14 I feel so much better after chatting with you. Maybe I’m trans, maybe I’m just more gender meh or gender non-conforming – I think I am just going to wait and see. Thank you.