Pride Month: How you can support transgender and non-binary friends

Enjoy the good moments, never 'out' someone, don't ask about surgery plans, and use your voice

Mary Cate Smith explores how to support transgender and non-binary friends

June is Pride Month — an important milestone in recognising and celebrating diversity. There are lots of ways to support your transgender friends; some call for more time, effort, and commitment, and some simply require just showing up.

Community Development Officer for Transgender Equality Network Ireland, (TENI) Lilith Ferreyra-Carroll (she/her) is the first point of contact for most people who access the non-profit organisation. She helps people with healthcare pathways and offers guidance on how to access counselling, voice therapy, gender recognition, and other services.