The Bransholme lorry driver who transitioned to Janet aged 67

Janet Croft is featured in a new exhibition marking Pride in Hull

A transgender lorry driver has told how she decided to transition at the age of 67 after years of feeling "trapped" in her body.

Now 71, Janet Croft, from Bransholme, said she was aware at her feelings at just nine years old but believed she might be gay.

Sadly she was forced to leave her family behind when she decided to transition.

Janet says that she "would have probably died" if...
source: Hull Daily Mail

2019-07-16 21:32

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