...it's just that I want them to understand what my situation is so they can meet me.

March 10, 2026 | 00m 00s

Having had no experience with the health care system prior to becoming an adult, this storyteller shares their experience as a queer person getting treatment with limited resources.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

GENDER:Non-binary/third gender

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:Asian White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):-xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Ear, Nose and Throat; Mental Health; Wellness, Gender-affirming care

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs; Getting health care that is right for your sexual orientation; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity

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