It left them jobless, ostracised and judged ... but it saved their lives

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Years spent in self dispute, tumultuous childhoods and standing up to ignorance - they all had one simple wish...to live their truth without justification or judgement. At a time where it has 'never felt more dangerous' to live openly as a transgender person, with anti-trans hate crime at a record high nationally, these are the honest stories of pain and oppression. They are the inspirational tales of three Manchester people who are more than a statistic - but individuals who bravely sought self-love and acceptance; encouraging open conversations about trans rights and unity. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...

just click here to give it a go. Kerrang and Gaydio presenter Paris Munro, 33, bravely came out as transgender live on air in January 2022.

Paris, who identifies as a trans man or non-binary, said he knew something was 'very different' about him from the age of four.

Confused and lost in his youth, he started trying to shave his face and questioned why his body wasn't developing like his brother's.