Ask Kai: Quickies

Quarantine is delaying my transition. How do I cope while waiting?

Kai on how to care for yourself while waiting for gender-affirming care

By Xtra Video • December 8, 2020 2:01 pm EDT

Someone who came out as trans during quarantine asks Xtra columnist and author Kai Cheng Thom how to cope while waiting for gender-affirming care, which might be delayed by the pandemic. It’s our latest in the video series “Ask Kai: Quick Tips for the Apocalypse,” offering relationship advice for those in a hurry.

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