How to come out successfully as transgender
Sharon Zielasek came out as transgender ten years ago. After telling her family and friends, explaining to the people she worked with was the next challenge. This part of the process often doesn’t go well.
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A British multimedia journalist who moved to Switzerland in 2010, Jo has worked in TV, radio and online. She leads a team of video journalists, picture editors, a graphic designer, data journalist and community developer, and specialises in social media. Initials: jf
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Sharon told swissinfo.ch her personal story, and explained how she’s helping others to overcome potential pitfalls and make a success of their new gender identity.
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