Laverne Cox recalls a painful turning point in her childhood
June 23, 2026
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as posted by the channelLaverne Cox, one of the most visible trans women in America, shares with cohost Tonya Mosley how an incident in third grade led to a doctor suggesting she take testosterone to make her more masculine. Her mother said no, but Laverne says it took her decades to heal from internalized transphobia.
In her new memoir, 'Transcendent,' Laverne revisits her painful past in the hopes of helping young queer and trans people who are struggling.
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