Miscellaneous
This week’s guest on Esther Is In Bits is Dublin based writer Laylah Beattie. Laylah spoke to me last summer about being transgender and what is has been like realising who she really is. She shared the effects on her mental health and the continued harassment she faces. You can find some of Laylah’s work on her website and You Tube channel. If you are looking for support for yourself or an LGBTI+ person in your life you can contact Belongto, a charity that supports young people.You could also get in touch with TENI, the Transgender Equality Network Ireland here https://www.teni.ie/.This is the second last Esther Is In Bits for this series. However my other p'cast, The 80% will return soon to take its place! I’ve been recording interviews for the last few months and I’ve got some good ‘uns so prepare to sellotape yourself to your device in anticipation. Subscribe to my newsletter at the link in my Instagram bio which is now esthertwonames for all podcasts and other bits. I had too many accounts and it was zapping my brain. As I'm sure you know, all of my podcasts are always free to listen to but they are not free to make so I’ve now set up a Patreon account should you want to show support for EO'MD. For $5 dollars a month (about four euro) which is the cost of one coffee and a couple of Freddo bars, you will get an extended newsletter plus a recorded version and extra writing. I know money is tight for some so please feel no pressure but if you can afford it, your support would be great. My thanks again to Laylah for sharing her story. It’s not easy to stay vulnerable and soft and the fact that those qualities are what Laylah has tried to hold onto, in spite all she has endured, is important for us all to remember. I know it’s not always easy but we can only do our best. Until next Monday invisible friends, toodleoo. Esther. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy