We can't change the past, but we can affect the future
Helen addresses parental guilt about initial reactions to a 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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