Discovering my trans identity through drag and self-reflection
Niamh describes how doing drag at 16 gave her a sense of euphoria and eventually led to recognizing her trans identity at 18, emphasizing that everyone's journey to understanding their gender is different
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Dr Helen Webberley, Gender Specialist and Medical Educator
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