As a transexual woman, I have often felt misplaced in a movement that appears to have its roots displaced. The transgender movement has evolved to encompass a wide range of identities. However, the term 'transexual' has a specific designation. It applies to someone who has medically transitioned to live as the gender they represent. This journey isn't a light decision made on a whim. It entails serious consideration, and is often affirmed by a diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria from medical professionals - therapists and psychologists alike.

The urgency of this plea couldn't be stressed enough. Our specific identities get drowned in the sea of ever-widening terminologies and definitions. We need a separate recognition for transexuals, who, by the very nature of their transition, face a unique set of challenges that must be addressed specifically and separately. It is essential to protect the definition of 'transexual' as it is covered by the protected characteristics detailed in the Equality Act 2010.

The motive behind this petition is not the creation of division but the fostering of a space wherein the specific needs and rights of transexuals can be catered to without getting diluted in the larger transgender movement. The community deserves to have its voice heard, its struggles recognized, and its identity respected.

Therefore, we urge policy makers, lawmakers, and influential bodies to give heed to this request. Separate the transexuals from the transgender movements in law, granting them their respective spaces and measures of recognition. Sign this petition and join us in our cause for clear, unequivocal recognition. Stand with us for our right to define and express ourselves fully.