Sixteen year old from Sayville shares transition story
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Sixteen year old Coragan Richter of Sayville began transitioning four years ago, under the care of Stony Brook Endocrinologist. Coragan acknowledges the challenges, but says the transition is a welcome move to reality. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost