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How do traditional gender roles affect modern relationships?
My partner and I argue often about who should do what in our relationship. They were raised with very traditional expect…
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Is it possible to question your sexuality after years of identifying one way?
I am 34 and have always identified as straight. But lately I have been experiencing feelings toward women that I cannot …
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How do you support a friend or family member who comes out as transgender?
My younger sibling recently came out as transgender. I want to be supportive but I am honestly confused and have questio…
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What causes someone to feel like they were born in the wrong body?
My friend who recently came out as transgender described feeling from a very young age that their body did not match who…
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How do you deal with people who invalidate your gender identity?
Since coming out I have dealt with constant comments, questions, and outright dismissal of my identity from family membe…
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How do you come to terms with your gender identity when your family will not accept it?
I have known for years that my gender identity does not match what my family expects and believes. I am not ready to com…
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How do you explore your identity when you grew up in a very conservative environment?
I grew up in a religious conservative community that had very specific beliefs about gender and sexuality. Now that I am…
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What does it mean to be non-binary and how do you know if that is you?
I have been questioning my gender for the past year. I do not feel fully like a woman but I also do not feel like a man.…