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When old friends struggle to honor your authentic identity

I transitioned five years ago but my old college friends still bring up stories from before and it feels like they can't see who I actually am now.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The past self that others remember can overshadow the present self that seeks recognition.

Worth thinking about

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