_ohcoco_, (edited )
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Growing up, Mimi felt ashamed because she wasn’t like other #girls, but a chance discovery at 21 changed that. >>>

When she was first told about the enzyme deficiency, she says she was "reassured that I was...a girl, but that I just couldn't do the things that typical girls could do. I was also told that I couldn't tell my siblings or friends about this."

#intersex
#science
#biology
#secrecy
#shame
#compassion
#empathy
#strength

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcSCW51PSIs

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Edited notes from the #Australian Broadcasting Channel >>

#Intersex is an umbrella term for a range of #chromosomal #variations that are #natural #biological events, estimated to happen in ~1.7% of #population (about the same as #redheads, which my child is :o)

There are over 30 intersex variations with varying degrees of impact. For some, intersex features are noticeable from birth, while others don’t realise until they try for children. For more information, read:

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/intersex-variation

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