El - “My dad lead me to my passion of sports as a young child, particularly football and cricket. He never cared that I was a “tomboy” and would buy me boys clothes, which he knew made me very happy. My safe space is performing as a Drag King, because it is such an inclusive space that helped me explore my sexuality and gender. Nowadays, there's lots of support groups who have now moved online where young people can explore their identities. My message to them would be to hang on in there, a new normal is coming!”

Jo - “I'm originally from Colombia, and moved to London in 2006. I didn’t have an easy childhood, as I always felt that I didn't belong to my body. I married at a young age, and although I was happy with my wife and daughter, as time passed, I knew deep inside me that I wasn't being honest with myself or my family. In 2017, I decided to end my marriage and truly find myself. Thankfully, I received unconditional emotional support from ex partner, who remains my best friend. My safe space is cooking as its something I really enjoy and takes my mind off of any problems I may be having.”

Somriddho - “Growing up in India, I was always expected to act and look masculine, as back then, being gay was still illegal. I like to dress in ways that are not considered traditionally masculine, and to motivate people to not be afraid of expressing themselves in ways that are not considered the norm. I may get hate for that but in the process, I am creating a safe space for people who feel like they do not belong anywhere. So, for me a safe space is where my peers feel comfortable expressing themselves in their most authentic manner. This could be anywhere: at a party, at a coffee shop, or even just in the streets.”