Advice Column: Navigating friendship, boundaries, and intimacy as a trans woman early in transition
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Anna Pulley
Summary
A 22-year-old trans woman, early in her transition and only out to a small circle of friends, writes to advice columnist Anna about two separate queer friends who have each offered to make out with her as a supportive, no-pressure gesture. The letter explores whether this is normal or appropriate, and the columnist provides thoughtful guidance on navigating friendship, boundaries, consent, and self-worth during a vulnerable time in the writer's life.
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bskyAdvice Column: Navigating friendship, boundaries, and intimacy as a trans woman early in transitionchicagotribune.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledOn the one hand, this strikes me as sweet.
Both identify as queer, both know I don't have much dating experience, and both framed it as a supportive, no-pressure thing.
This feels like a ridiculous question, but here goes.
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