Episode 47 | Sophia's Life Story and Being Transgender in the Navy

Sorry for the delay in posting here! Life has been busy lately, but we will get back in the habit of posting early releases here starting with our next episode, which is almost ready. -Jackie
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Gender-affirming care saves lives. It'll be hard to think about anything else once you've listened to today's episode. Fear, isolation, self-harm, self-hatred, and frustration are some of the feelings many trans people feel all the time, and it only gets better when they can come out. In our last episode, Sophia Alexander shared her thoughts on the manosphere and the political landscape in America. Today, she opens up in the most vulnerable, genuine, inspiring, and brave way to share her story and how she came to embrace her trans identity.

You'll hear about Sophia's difficult childhood, growing up surrounded by violence against LGBTQ people, in a traditional family and an even more conventional society, and lacking not only the support from like-minded people but also the resources to reach them. You'll also hear about the dark places Sophia has gone to, the ways that coming out and transitioning improved her mental health, her thoughts on what the future looks like for trans people in the military, and much more.

Episode 47 | Sophia's Life Story and Being Transgender in the Navy (YouTube)