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      Coming out as trans was a breakthrough. And not just for him | CBC.ca Loaded

      Coming out as trans was a breakthrough. And not just for him

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      Coming out as trans was a breakthrough. And not just for him

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      Rowan Omand’s journey to embrace his gender identity could have been a lonely experience. Little did the 21-year-old know his parent Alex Ripley would look to him for guidance. The two welcomed CBC News into their home to talk about their family’s experience.

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