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Charlie Apple outside his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. As a transgender teen, Charlie accepts that his future could include discrimination, verbal abuse, and even violence. Charlie came out as transgender when he was 13 and has testified repeatedly against anti-trans legislation./Annie Rice for KHN

Targeted By Politicians, Trans Youth Struggle With Growing Fear And Mental Health Concerns

As health care providers discuss best practices, the larger debate amid some states’ legislative efforts to restrict access to care is having a detrimental impact on transgender youth.
Feb 24, 2022