Opinion: LGBTQ+ people live in Gainesville, too, and we will continue to thrive in our community - Gainesville Times

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Opinion: LGBTQ+ people live in Gainesville, too, and we will continue to thrive in our community

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My name is Matéo Penado and I’m a 22-year old transgender man. Although I’m born and raised in Gainesville, I’ve had to commute to Atlanta for medical care as well as to find safe affirming spaces.