You listen to what the coordinator has to say. ​She informs you that

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• The student’s registered name is Ashley but prefers to be called “Z”. ​

• Z’s preferred pronouns are they/them​

• Z is a biological female that presents as a gender-neutral asexual person​

• Z has a difficult home life because their mom doesn’t believe that being trans "is a thing​"

• Z has no father ​

• Z got into a fight with their mother over their appearance this morning​

• Z believes that if there is no support at home, they are lost and might as well die​

 

You make sure there is not anything else before heading into the room where Z is waiting for you.