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Hi, I'm Adam! A 45-year-old Army Veteran, Transgender man living with a disability. Originally from Scotland, I moved to England aged 25 to re-enlist in the army. Fast forward to my early 30's and I once again had to leave, only this time it was because I was suffering from what is now known as Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Something I still battle with today. At the time I didn’t know how disabling mental health struggles could be, but I quickly learnt that not all disabilities are visible!

Since then, my journey has taken me through a period of transmutation between my mental health, and my true authentic self, beyond the conformity of gender. So, in 2015 I decided to begin my transition from female to male. With that came changing my name to Adam via Deed Poll, a very poignant moment in my journey. I am now awaiting my initial one to one consultation with the Gender Clinic, which will hopefully come around later this year. Allowing me to finally get the ball rolling towards the surgery I so desperately want.