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Photo gallery: Josie Romero, transgender child
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Photo gallery: Josie Romero, transgender child

  • Jul 25, 2010
  • Jul 25, 2010 Updated May 13, 2016

Josie, born Joseph Romero Jr., was diagnosed with gender identity disorder and is now a transgender child.

Josie Romero

Josie Romero
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Josie Romero

Josie Romero
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Josie Romero
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Josie Romero

Josie Romero
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Josie Romero
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Josie Romero
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Josie Romero
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Josie Romero
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Josie Romero
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Josie Romero
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