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Aria Ashburn

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Aria discusses practices as it relates to transgender naming and labeling, and they describe a tough coming out journey with their parents.

Interview Date:  February 18, 2021

Interviewer:  Danny Woomer

Interview Length (HH:MM): 47:46

Topics Covered: Coming Out / Early Experiences | Inclusion / Safe & Welcoming Spaces | Names / Pronouns / Labels | On Being LGBTQ | Parents & Family

Aria (born Kannapolis, NC in 1994) describes their growing up and into their identity. The narrator describes a complicated relationship with blood family and the freedom to explore their true self while attending college at Western Carolina University.

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Introduction | Coming Out Experience | Relationship with Family is Complicated | Coming Out Expectations vs Reality | Queer Community at Western NC | Pressure to Know Your Label

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Introduction | Coming Out Experience | Relationship with Family is Complicated | Coming Out Expectations vs Reality | Queer Community at Western NC | Pressure to Know Your Label

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