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First, to Karina herself, who showed me what real courage was. And, finally, to the lawyers at Immigration Equality, whose counsel about the intricacies of the US immigration law has been invaluable. Reflections on a transgender asylum case. Partner Jessica Springsteen reflects on a recent transgender asylum case which had a profound effect on her.

Trailblazing trans pilot Jessica helps ensure transgender pilots soar

Medical intervention isn't considered until they approach puberty, when hormone blockers might be offered. Blockers delay the physical changes associated with puberty, giving the young person longer to decide if they want to live as a man or a woman. At the age of 16 a patient can then take cross-sex hormones, with full surgery only offered after the age of Jay Stewart, director of Gendered Intelligence - an organisation that supports young trans people - says it's common to find life more difficult during puberty.

'My experience as a transgender woman' with Jessica Lynn

Jessica transitioned to presenting as a female in , three years after obtaining her airline pilot certification. For Jessica, the decision was about honesty and truth—to herself and others. Complying with additional and lengthy Federal Aviation Administration FAA medical and psychological clearances was another barrier she was ready to break down for herself and other trans pilots.

Transgender children: 'I don't want to grow a beard'

Lynn is consistently in demand at many of the world's biggest universities, zigzagging the planet in an effort to educate and inform students and staff on her own experiences as a parent living as a transgender woman. As the former president of Your True Gender, a non-profit based in California, and now a Global Ambassador to the Kinsey Institute, Lynn also helps coordinate workshops and conferences.