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Places in SurreyYou are in: Southern Counties > Places in Surrey and Sussex > Places in Surrey > Kate's story ![]() Kate's storyKate Craig Wood was born male. But now she's found happiness and success.. Kate Craig Wood from Guildford has taken a different journey to most women. Kate, who's 32 and now a successful businesswoman, was born a boy. Hear about her early childhood; Help playing audio/video She spent her teenage years struggling to get to grips with a body that she felt just didn't fit. In her late 20's it got so bad she considered suicide. Help playing audio/video After spending her teenage years feeling trapped in a man's body, Kate embarked on treatment that would give her a body to match her brain. Here she shares just what that treatment involved. Help playing audio/video That treatment has given her confidence to look in the mirror and to like what she sees. So what's the difference between gender identity and sexuality? Help playing audio/video Kate is now a trustee of the Gender Identity Research and Education Society and is keen for the NHS to offer treatment to young ''trans children''. Help playing audio/video For more information check out the Gender Identity Research and Education Society's website. It's a Surrey-based charity. last updated: 10/03/2009 at 16:51 You are in: Southern Counties > Places in Surrey and Sussex > Places in Surrey > Kate's story
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