My Mom Supported My Transition, But Not Everyone Is As Lucky
If I hadn’t had my Mom, my therapist, or my support systems, my sadness might not have ever ended.
If I hadn’t had my Mom, my therapist, or my support systems, my sadness might not have ever ended.
Pride means that you can own who you are, all of you, and live your truth out loud. Proud of who you are, where you are now, where you’ve been, and where you hope to go. Proud of your body, however you were born into it. Proud of who you love, what you identify as, and how you live your life. I chose to leave my dream-stealth life behind because I knew the world needed people to help them see and treat trans people differently. That’s why I can feel comfortable saying I know what true pride is.
The middle school kids knew what it was like to avoid looking corny, but they also knew a lot about bravery.
I want to be both things.
None of this is okay. None of this is normal.
“Tomorrow will be your last day,” he said, “it has nothing to do with you.”
Put your money where your mouth is!