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Annelise Hanshaw

Annelise Hanshaw

Annelise Hanshaw writes about education for the Missouri Independent. A born-and-raised Missourian, she is proud to be back in her home state.

As Missouri providers halt transgender care for minors, some feel duped by legislative deal

By: - October 2, 2023

Harry Castilow said his family did “all the things you’re supposed to do” when his teenage son Jay came out as transgender. Jay began his social transition in 2021 when he was 15, choosing his name and living as a teenage boy. He went to therapy throughout that first year and got appointments with a […]