Traveller was branded ‘disgrace to community’ after coming out as gay

Traveller was branded ‘disgrace to community’ after coming out as gay

James has been targeted because of both his heritage and sexuality (Picture: James Lawrence)

Aged just 18, James Lawrence was terrified of making a decision that would alter his life forever.

As an Irish Traveller, societal norms dictated that he should marry a woman and start a family – which would mean hiding his true self.

But coming out as gay, still considered taboo among some Traveller…

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