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“After a year and a half my therapist retired, so I was bounced to someone else-a woman. Shazam! I suddenly felt I could open up and talk about the real stuff going on in my head. She lasted two session. I guess it was the castration fantasy that pushed over the edge.”

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Joan Nestle
Joan Nestle

Joan Nestle is an American writer, born on May 12, 1940. Her work primarily focuses on the lives and challenges of LGBTQ+ communities, especially the elderly LGBTQ+ population. Nestle is known for her profound understanding of LGBTQ+ history and extensive research. more

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