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The Bullying Trans Firefighter's Widow Nikki Araguz Dealt With In Her Childhood

Started by Shana A, October 23, 2010, 08:32:10 AM

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The Bullying Trans Firefighter's Widow Nikki Araguz Dealt With In Her Childhood Has Returned

http://www.queerty.com/the-bullying-trans-firefighters-widow-nikki-araguz-dealt-with-in-her-childhood-has-returned-20101022/

Tonight on 20/20 we're going to hear The Nikki Araguz Story. She's the transgender widow of a fallen fireman, Thomas Araguz, who now finds herself battling against Thomas' ex-wife Heather Delgado and his family for control of his estate and death benefits. The marriage is invalid, claims the ex, because Nikki was born a man — and supposedly tricked Thomas into marrying her. Bull, says Nikki. But also part of tonight's story: How Nikki, born Justin Grahm Purdue, grew up knowing she wasn't supposed to be a boy.
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde


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