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How to come out successfully as transgender

Sharon helps other people to come out as transgender Jo Fahy/swissinfo.ch

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. 

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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