Interview With a Trans Woman Doctor From Sweden. Part — 2

A Talk Between a Transgender Doctor and Psychologist: Non-binary, Passing, Coming Out to Child. Part — 2

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I’m a trans woman and counselor specializing in transgender care. Recently, I launched a project where I interview professionals working with the trans community and its members worldwide.

This is the second part of my interview with Dr. Lea, a transgender woman from Sweden. I want to emphasize that Dr. Lea’s views are her personal opinions, and I may not always share them. However, I strongly believe that open discussions are essential for finding common ground.

You can check the first part of the interview by following this link.

This interview was edited for better readability.

Kira: Recently, I received a comment under one of my posts that I have the privilege of passing. Do you agree that passing is a privilege rather than the result of hard work?

Lea: There is nothing in my appearance that I didn’t work on. The word “privilege” comes from lazy people. Transitioning is a process. Transitioning is a project you must plan. You must have a goal. You must set a timeline, and you must plan and do what you have planned. I was a poor boy born in the…