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Wounded Bear

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1. Probably a very difficult situation...

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Sat Sep 10, 2016, 10:12 AM

Sep 2016

for a transgendered person is that first doctor visit, not knowing what to expect. There are so many bigoted people in the world, even among those who are supposed to be professional. It's good that she met you, a professional and compassionate person.

I hope her condition improves.

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I met with a transgendered patient today. [View all] Aristus Sep 2016 OP

Probably a very difficult situation... Wounded Bear Sep 2016 #1

I'm sure she will. Aristus Sep 2016 #2

I work in healthcare and wear a rainbow ribbon pen on my badge. Laffy Kat Sep 2016 #3