Deeply saddened to lose a wonderful & supportive friend. Count Glauco Lasinio was one of only a handful of men that stood up for me publicly & made me fight for my rights. He restored my dignity after the onslaught of being outed by the press & made me a proud lady again. 💔
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Caroline Cossey
@Caroline_Cossey
Model, Author, Actress, British Transsexual Supermodel. Playboy cover star and Bond Girl.... Management
instagram.com/carolinecosseyJoined June 2015
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#HappyIndependenceDay My journey 2 liberty came living my truth, the unison of mind, body. It was a repudiation of inadequacy, trapped, constrained 4 being different, made 2 feel illegitimate.
That 4 me is a cause for celebration every day.
#Equality #IAmAWoman #CarolineCossey
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Mum would’ve been 93 today. It’s #PrideMonth & she taught me 2 live my truth with #Pride & keep my #ChinUpAlways. Thx Mum for instilling in me 2 respect 1 another 4 r differences & giving me strength 2 fight 4 legal recognition we didn’t have. #Equality #IAmAWoman #CarolineCossey
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Happy #MothersDay. #Queen ‘s heartfelt song resonates with me. Support from anyone special in ur life is often key 2 a foundation of strength & success. I❤️U #FreddieMercury. Virgos r fighters! #CarolineCossey #IAmAWoman
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Happy Easter.❤️🐣Mum's fav time of year was Spring & being a chocaholic, loved Easter. It’s going 2 b challenging spending the first one without her but I do have a wonderful sister, husband & close friends to get through this. Life’s circle is tough! #IAmAWoman #CarolineCossey
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The video I posted for #TDOV which was produced by Christopher Annino and is up for an award has been moved but you can view the video by clicking the link in this post. Congratulations and good luck, Christoper! #CarolineCossey #IAmAWoman #Liberty
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1/3 #TDOV Power Station booked me exclusively to appear in all their music videos but sadly the band broke up and only two were produced. #ChinUpAlways #IAmAWoman #CarolineCossey
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2/3 #TDOV However, Robert Palmer, John and Andy Taylor and Tony Thompson all treated me with the utmost respect. I thank them all greatly for treating me as I’ve always said “I Am A Woman.”
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3/3 #TDOV Being transsexual + having gender dysphoria = nightmare. Being treated by the media as some con artist was devastating. The love of family (esp. Mum) & friends gave me the strength 2 stand up & fight for my rights & try 2 educate & b visible.
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Thank you all so very much.
From the bottom of my heart I’m immensely touched and appreciate all your loving messages of sympathy and I know my mother is feeling very honoured with the respect shown to her.
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The last few years had become exceedingly difficult as she became bedridden and lost her independence entirely. She was a true fighter though and her gentle strength and wonderful demeanor were truly inspirational.
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The reality however is I couldn’t have managed without the love, care and devotion from my wonderful husband, beautiful sister and brother-in-law.
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I picked up the container with her ashes and put it in a sock that she had knitted. I placed it on her favorite chair in her bedroom surrounded by hand made items made for her over the years by loved ones.
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When I’m stronger I will take her back to Brooke to be with her husband.
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1/7 Last night, surrounded by loved ones, my beautiful, gentle and loving mother slipped away. Her passing although not unexpected is devastating. 🙏 #mum #internationalwomensday #carolinecossey
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2/7 A long time ago when the word “transsexual” was for all practical purposes unheard of, my mother supported, protected & loved me unconditionally. She had no access to literature on the matter nor medical professionals to consult.🙏 #mum #internationalwomensday #carolinecossey
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3/7 Nor was there an internet at her fingertips but none of that prevented her from loving me completely, believe in me entirely and do everything in her power to protect me in this world. 🙏 #mum #internationalwomensday #carolinecossey
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4/7 Her love and support have been pillars of strength for me throughout the many trials and tribulations of my life. The trans community lost a valuable ally yesterday as well. 🙏 #mum #internationalwomensday #carolinecossey
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5/7 My mother participated in the writing of my books, fought our battle on talk shows with me and set the standard for how parents should support, nurture and pour endless love onto their trans children. 🙏 #mum #internationalwomensday #carolinecossey
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6/7 I’ve been so very blessed to have her bring me into this world and be such a paramount presence my entire life and I know we will be together again when that time is meant to be. 🙏 #mum #internationalwomensday #carolinecossey
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7/7 She has been missing my father for nearly thirty two years and I’m sure they’re overjoyed to be together again. 🙏 #mum #internationalwomensday #carolinecossey
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The greatest freedom in our lives is that we are loved and loved for who we are and not for what others want us to be. #CarolineCossey #BeTrueBeYou
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Just like they said “anything could happen“ and it certainly did! 😮
Happy New Year and to many new beginnings!🥂Just remember, #ChinUpAlways as there will always be challenges but we will stay strong and survive them! ✊
#BeTrueBeYou #WontBeErased #CarolineCossey
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🎶 All I want for Christmas... I’m lucky enough to have! ❤️ Whatever it may be, I do hope you already have what you want or get what you wish for too. 🎁🙏 Happy Holidays and love from us both. God bless! 💋💋⛄️🎄
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#TDOR 1 of 4. On TDOR we pay tribute to and honour the courageous souls who are no longer with us. We know how hard they fought to find their identity, to live truthfully and with dignity. #Equality #CarolineCossey
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#TDOR 2 of 4. The violent ways in which their lives were taken are a tragic and heart-rending reminder we must remain passionate and resolute in our vigilance against all hate crimes, intolerance and bigotry wherever it may live. #Equality #CarolineCossey
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#TDOR 3 of 4. In their memory we must persevere. We must always stand and fight for our rights - their rights. In their memory, we must be visible and continue to educate in our local communities and throughout the world. #Equality #CarolineCossey
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#TDOR 4 of 4. To honour their memory we must b unrelenting in the fight against hate, even if we feel weak or the battle is being lost - especially when the battle is being lost -because we must never allow their deaths 2b in vain or love 2b vanquished. #Equality #CarolineCossey
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One of my favourite things 2 do, 😉 especially on my birthday, is watching a sunrise or sunset @ the beach. Just like us all, every one is unique & special.❤️
I so appreciate all the well wishes that I have received & am truly touched🥂💋 #ChinUpAlways #Equality #CarolineCossey
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As the saying goes U cant have ur cake & eat it 2! I’m celebrating 26yrs of marriage 2day & want 2 say thx 2 my husband 4 proving 2 me that I can b loved & am deserving of respect. Thx 4 giving me such a delicious dessert, proving the expression is so wrong! #Love #CarolineCossey
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Happy 4th.Liberty has never been easy 2 attain, hence y we persist r fight 4 equality.A nation isn’t truly free if it doesn’t allow all 2 enjoy its liberties. I pray 4 & appreciate all who have fought & those that r still fighting 4 that.🇺🇸❤️#Equality #Freedom #CarolineCossey
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Happy Memorial Day🇺🇸Thx 2u who serve 2 protect us. Praying 4u & all whom we have sadly lost🙏 Especially proud of r trans family that serve❤️ Sad this administration tries 2 keep us out as if we r less capable/unworthy. Antiquated & obtuse! #Equality #Freedom #CarolineCossey
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Strip me down. Not a problem, it was part of my job as a model. To be outed, labeled as a man, & stripped of my dignity? No way! I fought back because we earned r respect through r suffering. Our recognition is 2 significant 2 b ignored. #CarolineCossey #BeTrueBeYou #ChinUpAlways
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#BeTrueBeYou Not only was living my truth so liberating and gratifying, it was vital for my happiness! 🐣 #NewBeginnings #TransIsBeautiful
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#TGDV I think I’ve done my part for visibility in more ways than one. 😉 Certainly so much has improved from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Hopefully one day there will be no need for Trans Day of Visibility because we will be treated as equals. #OutAndProud #CarolineCossey #ChinUpAlways
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How wonderful to have clarity, love and support at such an early stage of our awareness of who we really are. This is what growing up trans should be like for everyone everywhere. ❤️ #BeTrueBeYou #LoveAndSupport #CarolineCossey
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Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ Please accept us, respect us and spread love.
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I had my GRS New Year’s Eve ‘74 and awoke in ‘75 with the nightmare that plagued my existence behind me. For me, life had just begun. I was whole and the future, no matter what it held, couldn’t ever take that away from me. #CarolineCossey #BeTrueBeYou #NewBeginnings
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