Navigating the K12 education system inspires Donavan, a Navajo transwoman to find her inner voice and identity.

Growing up as Diné (Navajo Nation) in Be’ak’id baa’aoogeed (excavated for a pond — White Cone, Arizona) can be tough for someone that didn't get a manual on how to navigate life. In this second podcast episode, Donavan lays the foundation for listeners tuning in as she articulates early identity development on her journey toward womanhood. Donavan shares first memories about harsh realities in pre-school and relationships at home. How do you recall that moment when you chose what gender to conform to?