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Extremely young transgender and non-binary individuals face significant developmental challenges. During adolescence, individuals are already navigating significant physical, emotional, and social changes. For transgender and non-binary individuals, these changes can be further complicated by the need to navigate their gender identity. A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Research found that transgender youth who experience parental rejection are more likely to experience depression and anxiety (Katz & Gottman, 2014). extremely young ladyboy
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