A LIFE OF SURVIVAL

Hi everyone,

Welcome to issue 73 of Transliving International. In

Hey Hey Hey, dear readers and friends, has life really started again?

While everything is opening

CONGRATS EMIL LOMBARDO!

At midday on Saturday 17 July as London’s temperature was soaring high to sizzling 32°C, I made my way to well-heeled South Kensington. My destination was 4 Cromwell Place, a newly opened exhibition space where the Royal College of Art 2021 MA Photography graduates were showcasing their work. Among them was Emil Lombardo, an Argentinean-born, London-based photographer whose work has appeared in previous issues of TransLiving, most recently, Matias Boyd-Moss for issue N°72

BOOK REVIEW

In May 2019, I received sad news -a friend had lost his battle with cancer. He died a few days short of his 60 th birthday leaving behind his wife and three teenage children. Like Chrissie, he too was very much affiliated to the church. Sadder still, to know that he spent his entire life, from cradle to grave, in the closet

DOROTHY GOES 'GLAMPING'

At the beginning of June 2021, I was

THE TRANS PRIDE FLAG

There are many versions of the Trans Pride

Samantha Jane Smith, TRUK Presenter

During the weekend of 3rd and 4th of

SAFE SPACES

Whatever your viewpoint on former U.S. President, Donald

Nina Jay's World of Kink Special on "Panty Peeks"

This is something I’ve wanted to write about

(Not) SPARKLE 2021

Two years ago, I was kindly accompanied on

Abby Baudelaire’s Photoshoot

All photos by Kohl Framed Images I love

TRANS RADIO UK SUMMER BALL 2021

The Trans Radio UK Christmas Ball 2020 -

LASHES TO DIE FOR

I get through a lot of mascara, along

Hello and welcome to a new edition of LOVE FASHION? New Beginnings

I have decided to make some changes in

DRAG DREAMS

Where your (Drag) dreams become a reality

MAYA OVA SPRINKLING JOY

Photographs by ANDREW FOOTE Makeup & Hair by

Annie’s Story (so far)

My name is Annie, 57 years old, and

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

Hello everyone, hope you are all keeping well.

ASCENSION CLINIC

Hey guys; hope everyone is well and staying safe. In this edition, I am back with something slightly different

MARYANN GINGER

Hello fans! I am Maryann Ginger, a local

Randi Lee Richards

BECOMING YOUR GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC SELF

Ladee Alana and Sierra Romeo:

There were never such devoted sisters! Those who’ve seen us, know that not a thing can come between us!

Sophie Lynne

Sophie Lynne today.......errrrr June 2021 more precisely Stars

Christina Mieka's Passion for Cosplay

Why do I enjoy Cosplay? I love the

An Intimate Moment

All photographs by Shannonlee McNeely In February 2021

COMPLETING YOUR MAKEUP LOOK: HOW TO EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH POPS OF COLOUR

When beginning your journey with makeup, it can

FREDA B DOES Barbie

As a little boy I remember watching my

AN INTERVIEW WITH KAI KUIAMA

One of the longest serving DJ’s and one of the busiest is KAI KUIAMA (pronouns he/him) who first went on air for TRUK in July 2018. I recently interviewed him and discussed his musical influences and DJ work

LET’S GO RAGO!

THE BEST IN FIRM FOUNDATIONS Over the

I AM STILL SUSAN

Gosh! It must be

TRANSLIVING CLUB NIGHTS ARE BACK!

We were so pleased to be able to

HOW TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOS!

Part 4 - Into the Light!

Axel Samano

www.axelsamano.com Axel Samano is a non-binary transgender artist

Your out and about guide to the Transgender scene

BASILDON Transliving Club Night Our very own night