The big passion in my life is social inclusion.
As someone with learning disabilities, neurodiverse and transgender status I have seen a lot of exclusion.
From a childhood being bullied at school, to a constant feeling of not fitting in anywhere, this is my world.
The harsh truth is society doesn’t do enough to include diverse groups, and we are often not well represented in the media. I bet you would struggle to name more than one learning disabled actor or performer, right? Or a learning disabled character portrayed positively on screen or in a book?
Transgender issues are equally problematic. I am grateful to have never struggled looking feminine, but others don’t have that. They receive a great amount of abuse, and frequently are rejected by their families are communities.
There are other passions I have, but it feels like the fight for social inclusion is the big one. I’m also passionate about theatre, arts, creativity, mental health, social justice, and human rights.
Beth writes 