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Ask a Homo: Is My Lesbian Co-Worker Transitioning?

Welcome back to Ask a Homo, a judgment-free zone where the gays of Outward answer questions about LGBTQ politics, culture, etiquette, language, and other queer conundrums. Today our correspondent wants to know if a lesbian co-worker, who appears to be growing a beard, is transitioning. 

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