"I'M A TRANS WOMAN THIS IS WHAT I'VE LEARNT SO FAR"
Harper's Bazaar India|August 2023
From an uplifting queer community to (at times) crushing gender dysphoria, my transition has been full of ups and downs. These are pieces of wisdom I wish I'd known earlier on in my journey.
HATTIE HERITAGE
"I'M A TRANS WOMAN THIS IS WHAT I'VE LEARNT SO FAR"

In two days, I will be taking the Eurostar to Brussels where, on arrival, I’ll hop across to Platform 19 and board a 35-minute train to Antwerp. But this isn’t your average European city break. I am Antwerp bound because it is the home of 2Pass, a specialist clinic offering gender-affirming care to the trans community. From facial and body feminisation surgeries to various aesthetic treatments, 2Pass does it all. Think of it as the trans destination of Europe.

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