Identity can evolve and change over time
Helen describes how a trans woman she knew initially transitioned completely but later pulled back slightly to let some of her old identity come through, emphasizing that finding your place on the spectrum can be fluid
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Dr Helen Webberley, Gender Specialist and Medical Educator
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