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Scenario

When you want to support a friend's transition but fear saying the wrong thing

My best friend since childhood started using different pronouns and I'm scared that if I ask questions I'll sound ignorant, but if I don't ask I'll keep saying the wrong thing.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to be supportive conflicts with fear of causing harm through ignorance.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Gender identity — full spectrum?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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