I'm grateful for the relationships in my life because...

Amanda Riddell
Jul 9, 2023
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From an email prompt, but let's roll with it: 1. Because I'm not in jail. 2. Because I still have friends who write me back.

3. Because I feel like I have friends. 4. Because most of my mates stuck by me while I transitioned.

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Amanda Riddell

Jul 09, 2023

to clarify: 'social transition' is still a transition. Most people know me as Amanda now, and I changed my name legally too.