Marriage surviving gender transition and the dispute over transgender rights

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01/28/21 • 48 min

Content warning: Mention of sexual assault in prisons, self-harm and suicide.

Steffi made national news with her story of transitioning gender later in life to officially becoming a woman while deciding with her wife to stay together.

Steffi Barnett has a fascinating story, is a prominent activist for LGBTQ+ rights and awareness-raising, a radio host on local BCFM radio and exec-producer of Shout Out Radio. In this episode, Neil and Steffi discuss her moving story, the often vexed conversation around transgender rights including the current court case about puberty blockers, and whether societies and families can grow to love and accept gender diversity.

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Content warning: Mention of sexual assault in prisons, self-harm and suicide.

Steffi made national news with her story of transitioning gender later in life to officially becoming a woman while deciding with her wife to stay together.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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