Don't let them ruin your life - you matter more than their opinions
Helen addresses the language used around gender-affirming surgery and emphasizes that what matters is the individual's wellbeing and happiness, not others' judgmental opinions
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Dr Helen Webberley, Gender Specialist and Medical Educator
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