LETTERS
MAIL YOUR SHOUT
A WORD ON COMPASSION
Cerian Jenkins’ recent article was interesting to read. I know of a number of young people who are transitioning, questioning or identifying as a gender different to the one they were assigned at birth. It’s encouraging that they feel safe and supported enough to do this openly. It also raised questions for those of us who are older, more used to thinking of the world as a binary place and fortunate enough to be secure in our identity. I think it’s up to everyone to try and be openminded, accepting and compassionate. ANNA L
TO THE NOT-SO-SPORTY TYPES
Usually, I love reading DIVA. I look forward to it landing on my doormat and like how it makes me feel part of a community. So it was disappointing to see that in the sports issue a couple of the columnists really missed the mark. Whilst I appreciate not everyone is a huge sports fan, at least Carrie, Roxy and Reeta highlighted the benefits of being active. My career is in sport. From being “pretty shit at sport” while at school, to falling in love with it, I’ve been on my own journey. I’m now a professional netball coach and I’m willing to convert those ‘not-so-sporty journo types’ with a session to show them what they’re missing! Who’s game?