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Desirey Benavides

Desirey Benavides grew up in Lakewood. She joined the military in 1979. She transitioned from male to female after her second marriage and currently raises foster children with her wife. She works for the postal service. She is a past empress for the imperial court system, and spoke about transgender issues at Santa Ana College and Cal State Long Beach.

Interview Location: Palm Springs, California

Date: May 17th, 2017 | Interviewer: Rebecca Scofield

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