Welcome to Depend, not only a support group, but your own space where you can be heard.

And who are we to listen to you?

We are the partners, and ex partners, the parents and the children, the family members and the friends ... the "significant others" of transsexual people in the UK.

We have come together because we care about each other, we share similar experiences and believe in the possibilities of the future. We have come together because we do not want to be alone.

If you are struggling we will support you
If you are celebrating we will join you

This is a place of learning and sharing.
This is a place of respect and love.

Our experiences combine to provide a cushion for your tears a listening ear when you need to offload a source of information for your learning respectful acknowledgement of your feelings and a little humour simply for the fun of it because we value the smiles aswell as the tears.

The hardest thing in the world is to be alone. You are not alone anymore.

Welcome to our community!

Join our private support lists ...

All the Depend lists (except for Depend-Community) are for non-TS people only.  This is so they have a safe space in which to feel free to post about anything at all without worrying that they may be offending someone on the list who may be trans.  The Depend lists are normally specifically UK only, but we do allow "wiggle room" depending upon circumstances.

Transsexual persons themselves are not permitted to join 'depend-parents' or 'depend-support'.  This has the effect and purpose of making both support lists a safe space, where people can express their concerns without having to worry about upsetting their loved ones, or feeling embarrassed about their own feelings.

Please enter your email address below to request free subscription to our support list.  You may be contacted by a non-TS representative of Depend about the sort of support you feel you need and how you are associated with the TS person you are now in contact with.

You are encouraged to read our List Code before subscribing to any Depend Forums.

Depend-Community  -  an inclusive list for everyone upholding the aims of the group - i.e. support and information solely for those who are affected by a loved ones transsexualism.
It is not a support forum for transsexual people, but we welcome them joining alongside their loved ones or friends.

Depend-Family  -  open to the friends and family of transsexual people - except partners

Depend-MTF-Partners  -  the list for the partners of MTF (male-to-female) trans people

Depend-FTM-Partners  -  the list for the partners of FTM (female-to-male) trans people

Leaflets, posters, literature and other Depend resources are now being available for download direct from this site. Visit our Downloads section for the latest additions.