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Oct 2021
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Oct 2021
Hey Mum, I think I’m Trans
Joe talks to the iconic Mary Haddock-Staniland about what to do when someone you love comes out as trans and Joe and Pauline revisit the rocky ride that was his own coming out. What happens when you're driving along to a lovely holiday spot and suddenly your child says, "So, I th ... Show More
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Oct 2021
Life in Transition
Coming out is just the beginning. Now it's time to look at some of the practicalities and some of the first, early stages of transitioning. Joe speaks with Ary Jansen from Rainbow Youth and youth worker Cooper Sides.So your child has come out, you have managed to get through thos ... Show More
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Some Professional Advice
One of the very first places you are going with your child on their transition is the Doctor's office. Joe talks to a couple of experts about what to expect. We're ripping the bandaid off and jumping straight into the process of the medical transition in Aotearoa. Dr Rachel Johns ... Show More
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