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Real life Story - Gender Affirming Care (GAC) is Life Saving Care (125)

July 15, 2026

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In this episode, Joy and Diana share their progress in searching for medical care for their transgender kids after their previous providers stopped providing care in January. Joy shares details about her first meeting with Samantha's new provider, and Diana talks about taking Dinah out of state for care. Diana also shares insights and updates about her road trip home with Clark and frustration with antiquated language discovered in Clark's medical records.

Please note that this episode contains language and words of suicidal ideation. It's powerful language reflecting the helplessness in considering not having access to care.

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