From when we were young, we used to go to the same church, school too.
Yes, somebody said to me the other day if we two are sisters
and I said 'no, we're not sisters, we're just friends.'
I'm a transgender woman who also identifies as a lesbian.
I don't like staying at home, I'm a very sociable person
and this is where Opening Doors helps.
It's having those contacts and having the social life
around meeting people on a fairly regular basis.
This is my wife
and we've got four children,
this is my life.
- I love you very much. - Thank you.
Music and dancing, I never get tired.
I don't dance, I sing, I like singing but not dancing.
I like poetry.
I will arise and go now
and go to Innisfree.
I love walking on Hampstead Heath in the summer
but also Tavistock Square and Russell Square near the university.
I'm happy with my life,
I like people to be kind to me and I like to be kind to people as well.
They treat me with respect and talk to me, yes
yes, and listen to me.
- Rosemary. - Rosemary yes.
The carer - the one that comes in the morning and helps you to wash yourself and dress yourself.
What do you think about her?
I think she is quite a nice girl.
- Good manner. - Good manner with me.
The issue of respect for older people is
of paramount importance in this society.