We can never change the past, but what we can do is affect the future
Helen addresses parental guilt about early reactions to their child's gender identity, emphasizing the importance of focusing on positive change moving forward rather than dwelling on past mistakes
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Dr Helen Webberley, Gender Specialist and Medical Educator
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