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Lucy Sante
Apr 1, 2024
Renowned writer, Lucy Sante, shares her late-in-life gender transition journey and new memoir. She discusses her admiration for the American Thesaurus of Slang, struggles with questioning her gender identity, and reflections on childhood experiences. Lucy also explores the influence of a poetry class on her teaching and writing style, encounters with artists, and pivotal mentors. She delves into challenges with success, feelings of inadequacy, and the impact of self-acceptance on her life.
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Quick takeaways
- Embracing self-discovery and transitioning to live authentically as a woman in her sixties.
- Navigating internal struggles and societal judgment while claiming her truth as a woman.
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The Seismic Effect of FaceApp Photos in Cracking the Egg
On February 16, 2021, the speaker downloaded FaceApp out of curiosity, specifically for the gender swap function. The experience of seeing transformed images of herself as a woman from various life stages had a profound impact. This process of self-discovery, involving snapshots, ID cards, and social media pictures, eventually led to a seismic realization. It marked a pivotal moment in acknowledging and accepting her desire to live authentically as a woman.
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