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Forced to hide my identity: being transgender in the workplace

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There has been a sharp rise in the number of people in the North West who are forced to hide their gender identity at work fearing prejudice or abuse. Ashleigh Talbot felt she had to quit her job to safely transition before re-entering the workforce in a new role. That was 10 years ago but the abuse continues. She spoke to Sarah Rogers about her experiences.

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