From Chasidic rabbi to transgender woman and activist: Abby Stein on creating a life on her own terms (part two)
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For episode 12 of The Good Edit, host Rebecca Davis speaks with transgender woman, activist, author, rabbi, speaker and educator, Abby Stein (part two).    In the second instalment (if you haven't listened to part one yet, best to start there) of this two-part gritty and grounded conversation, they explore: Abby’s decision to leave the Ultra-Orthodox community, and how she finally did itHer transition - and response from her parentsHow Abby best expresses her femininity Abby’s experiences with transphobia and ‘haters’Why the conversation needs to shift from ‘tolerance’ to ‘celebration’. EPISODE RESOURCES: INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE QUESTIONING THEIR ULTRA-ORTHODOX/ORTHODOX LIFESTYLE Pathways Melbourne (Australia): SMS 0403 822 406 for a callback; or e-mail [email protected] (US): Call 877-783-7755 or e-mail [email protected] (Israel): E-mail [email protected] (UK): Call 020 8144 5074; or e-mail [email protected] EPISODE RESOURCES: DEPRESSION If your life is in immediate danger, call 000 nowLifeline Australia. Call: 13 11 14Beyond Blue. Call: 1300 22 46 36 EPISODE LINKS Follow Abby Stein on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedInPurchase Abby's Stein's book, 'Becoming Eve: My Journey from Ultra Orthodox Rabbi to Transgender Woman' (published by Seal Press)'Celebrating Abby' by Rebecca Davis (The Australian Jewish News)______ MORE FROM THE GOOD EDIT & REBECCA DAVIS To find our more about The Good Edit and subscribe to the newsletter, visit thegoodedit.coBe a part of the newly launched, Our Good Edit Facebook groupTo join The Good Edit conversation, follow The Good Edit on Instagram,Facebook, LinkedIn and TwitterTo learn more about Rebecca and her work as a journalist and writer, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and visit rebeccadavis.com.au  CREDITS Founder, Host, Producer: Rebecca Davis Editor & Sound Engineer: Saul Muscatel The Good Edit acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and create, the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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