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Nov 2020
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Pronouns/Being Non-binary/LGBTQ Issues

GrownKid
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In this episode we bring on Jen, a specialist from the Trevor Project, to talk about all things pronouns, being non-binary, and LGBTQ issues during a pandemic. Enjoy! "Jennifer Dihenia (they/them pronouns) is a Crisis Services Shift Supervisor at The Trevor Project, who identifies as nonbinary. They have been a part of the organization for 5 years — first a ... Show More
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