Diversity by example: Laura Budd uses her own story to help others

Laura Budd spent more than four decades hiding her true identity from the world. Now she works to help others feel safe expressing who they really are.
“I want to help the many other people that don’t feel yet they are ready to share their story to get ready,” she says.
Born with male biology, Budd knew early on she didn’t fit the mold assigned to boys. She struggled for many years with anxiety and depression. She attempted suicide three times.
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