Thematic Analysis

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It is difficult for one who is not transgender to understand the emotional and physical process that a transgender person endures. We are taught that there are two distinct genders and that everyone fits neatly into one of these categories. The act of being transgender is rarely discussed and therefore highly misunderstood. Having a transgender partner can impact the spouses’ personal and professional life, especially if the partner begins cross-dressing. In the Thematic Analysis Bischof et al., (2011) performed, they found that most spouses with a transgender partner were concerned with what others might think and how their community would perceive them. Some women worried about their jobs and had a hard time adapting to the loss of their