Transgender can be a hard concept to understand, even for those who might encounter it in their own lives. Cathy began exploring after years of her child, Bailey, insisting he was a girl.  Their names have been changed, but their story is not uncommon to those who have had "transgender" touch their lives. 

Transgender Youth

The medical community's vision of how to approach the concept of transgender has been changing.  Long before anyone receives any medical treatment, a gauntlet of counseling, therapy, and societal transition is required.  In fact, the road of gender transitioning is a long one, involving many people, including doctors and family members.  As the doctors explain, it's not to be taken lightly.

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