Author: Talya

I had an amazing night watching the Incredible PWEI. And it go me thinking on how we are drawn to like minded people, often before we even know who they are. Also here’s some photos of how I looked before sweat destroyed my make-up.

Our sense of self is a powerful thing.

Recently talked to someone about the content feeling of finding your place in the universe and knowing it, and being happy with it. Often we lose our own joy because we are constantly told to compare our lives to others.

For me, one of the hardest things right now as a Trans Woman is not the crippling cost of private treatment, ludicrous NHS wait time, difficulty finding cute size 10 heals, or the unrelenting vilification from the right ring…. It is watching how Anti-Trans judgements are designed to control and restrict ALL women (all while…

Sometimes in art you can spend hours creating something that, while in itself is beautiful or accurate, but in the whole composition it is wrong. Maybe its an arm just a little to small, an intricate rift that doesn’t flow or a design that no longer fits. As an artist you need the strength to…

We live in a world governed by systems. Most are needed, but many were designed to put the needs of their creators first.

I love the language, the range of words and how words with similar meaning can evoke such different responses and mental images. But words have power, and I try to be mindful of that power, taking time to find the the most suitable word or phrase. I also try to be aware of how words…

A very sleepy post

Now, I’m not wanting this blog to be focused just on my transition, but it does throw up interesting things so here a short post. I did originally plan to post a video I did last night, but will save that for later

With the Refuge challenge I talked a bit about my mum and my sisters, about how amazingly supportive they’ve been. But I didn’t mention my dad. Sadly he passed nearly 3 years ago (31/12/22), and he never met Talya. Here’s a little about him.