This Was Always Me
Hiding Behind the Uniform: Retired Met officer Josi Clay on coming out as a trans woman
Published: 14 July 2025 at 01:00 Europe/London
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Josi Clay always knew she was different. But growing up in the 1950s, there were no words for how she felt - only the fear that telling anyone could destroy her future. So she stayed silent.
At 19, Josi joined the Met Police. For 47 years, she served as a respected officer rising through the ranks and hiding a truth that could have ended her career. By the time she was 60, she was living as a woman in every part of her life… except at work.
Josi speaks to Rich Clarke about identity, resilience, and what it means to finally be seen.
