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Unlocking your true self can be a journey fraught with challenge. But take a moment to imagine the liberation, the sheer joy of stepping into the world as the person you’ve always known you were. This is the captivating narrative we explore with Wendy Cole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embarking on a gender transition at the age of 67, Wendy has walked the path of self-discovery and acceptance. She doesn\u2019t shy away from delving deep into her own experiences. From the initial inklings of feeling different, to the pivotal decision-making moments of dressing and surgery, Wendy opens up about her voyage. But this journey isn\u2019t just Wendy’s, it’s a journey shared by many others. Wendy helps guide others through their own paths of self-realization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation, Brad, a wonderful man.  I talked about aspects of my life, and we focused on what I have learned over the years and especially the last nine years. I explain my gender identity as \u201cfemale\u201d. And transgender is not a gender identity. Brad said he was glad to hear me explain this and Trans Woman unnecessarily qualifies my gender identity. We talked about being open to talking with people and encouraging them to ask difficult questions. Nothing is gained by demanding acceptance or being angry with people asking questions. I talk about living in New Hope, PA and how wonderful that experience was with everyone there. We talked about my very first therapy session with Stephanie, who was the first person in my life to completely accept me for who I am. She was the first of many in my life to accept me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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