Dani Laidley

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'You live in fear, shame': Dani Laidley opens up on 49-year struggle (Fox Sports)

Former North Melbourne star and coach Dani Laidley has opened up on struggling with gender dysphoria for 49 years of her life.

“You live in fear and shame and embarrassment for years and then to come out like it did, it’s been really tough on my family, but now, to a person, it’s been great. To be honest I don’t know how I got here, but I am, and I am very glad.” If we can help break down any barriers in regards to that because our game is for everyone.” “We just want to be supported and not judged. “It again is different from our sex, that is the bits that we’re born with. Laidley made her radio return for the first time since 2014 when she joined the Triple M commentary box on Friday night.

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AFL great Dani Laidley speaks about 49-year struggle: 'Live in fear' (Yahoo Sport Australia)

The North Melbourne great bravely opened up about her 49 year struggle with gender dyshporia. Find out more here.

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Dani Laidley reveals 'shame, embarrassment' (NEWS.com.au)

Former North Melbourne star and coach Dani Laidley has opened up on struggling with gender dysphoria for 49 years of her life.

To be honest I don’t know how I got here, but I am, and I am very glad.” If we can help break down any barriers in regards to that because our game is for everyone.” “We just want to be supported and not judged. “You live in fear and shame and embarrassment for years and then to come out like it did, it’s been really tough on my family, but now, to a person, it’s been great. “It again is different from our sex, that is the bits that we’re born with. Laidley made her radio return for the first time since 2014 when she joined the Triple M commentary box on Friday night.

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