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How gender transition navigates between binary expectations

I transitioned genders but kept some masculine interests and now both communities question my authenticity.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Social acceptance of gender identity often requires performance of stereotypical markers, limiting authentic expression within chosen categories.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Adopted identity — chosen and given?”

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