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How to honor cultural heritage while expressing authentic gender identity

My traditional Mexican family expects me to be the perfect daughter but I feel more comfortable presenting masculine and I'm terrified of losing them if I tell the truth.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A person faces the potential loss of cultural connection and family bonds while seeking to live authentically.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Gender non-conformity across cultures?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.