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This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, we bring you a guest who has had not one, but two coming out stories! Nate is a trans man who began his gender journey in his 50s. Nate's gender transition was preceded by coming out as a lesbian in his mid-30s. In his conversation with host Anne-Marie Zanzal, Nate shares his journey of self-discovery, discussing the challenges of coming out to family, the importance of support groups, and the complexities of navigating male privilege. Nate reflects on his transition, the medical changes he underwent, and the emotional impacts of his sexuality and gender transitions. Nate's story reminds us of the significance of self-acceptance and offers advice for others in the LGBTQIA+ community.

For information, advocacy and support for gender transitions, visit https://www.diversitycenter.org/

❓ What to Expect in This Episode:

🏳️‍⚧️Messages about the importance of self-acceptance during the transition journey.

🏳️‍⚧️Thoughtful reflections on male privilege, and its unexpected, negative associations.

🏳️‍⚧️One man's thoughts on clues that he might not be the gender he was assigned at birth.

🏳️‍⚧️Conversations about the differences between coming out as gay vs. coming out as trans.

✨ Why This Matters:

Self-kindness, self-acceptance, and a strong sense of self-worth are crucial for LGBTQIA individuals, especially through a gender transition journey. This episode aligns with the our principles for wellness during the coming out process: self-compassion, community, and mindfulness.

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Are you questioning your gender? Or maybe you've recently realized that you aren't the gender you were assigned at birth. How are you coping? What are you noticing? Let's talk about it in the comments.

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