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year in review: madeline smith reflects on writing about dr. michael marshall

psychiatrist dr. michael marshall’s unexpected death sh...

by madeline smith

dec 28 2022
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dr. michael marshall, an edmonton psychiatrist specializing in transgender health, died last month at 45. supplied by glynnis lieb
psychiatrist dr. michael marshall’s unexpected death shook alberta’s lgbtq community, with a key figure fighting for better transgender healthcare standards suddenly gone.
i first saw people mourning marshall’s loss on social media, and i knew right away i wanted to write about him. the question was whether his grieving family and friends would be open to speaking with me — but when i reached out, they were ready to talk.
it seems strange to say a story about death was the year’s favourite, but it’s a privilege for others to trust you to tell such a personal story.
people close to marshall painted a vivid picture of him and his work, and i felt the weight of describing his impact as a black, transgender doctor who could bring his own personal experience to the way he cared for his patients.
this story is one i still think about often, and about marshall’s own words from a past interview: “trans people thrive, too. and i feel it is important we shine a light on that.”

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