I define myself.

Hormone blockers changed and saved my life.

I definitely secretly dream of being a mermaid.

Being transgender is not just a medical transition.

I'm so happy trans visibility has increased immensely.

I'm a patient person. I can wait for my prince charming.

Who knows? Maybe someday I'll be living in the White House.

I'm just attracted to people for who they are on the inside.

It's so important to look out for your child and protect them.

I hope to stop discrimination against young transgender people.

Being transgender has completely turned boys off from liking me.

My family has always provided me unconditional love and support.

I'm weird: I like science and math but also like English as well.

I'm open, and I'm out there, but I also enjoy being alone, relaxing.

Mermaids are just the most whimsical, mystical creatures of all time.

I want to show people they don't have to be scared of being different.

I really just want to spread my love and happiness toward other people.

I've always known exactly who I am. I was a girl trapped in a boy's body.

Just like everyone else, I'm not perfect; I go through challenges as well.

Kids can be annoying. Especially teenagers - oh my gosh. They can be cruel.

I love experimenting with different hair styles and going clothes shopping.

I want people to feel happy in their own skins and feel accepted by society.

Having such a supportive family has really shaped the person that I am today.

If someone's OK with being the 'transgender girl,' that's fine, but that's not me.

Falling in love. Being in love. It's something I dream of, something I want to feel.

I have a bunch of transgender friends, but they're all spread out across the country.

I'm a normal person, and I'm going to make mistakes. I think people have to accept that.

If someone is judging you without knowing the content of your character, don't listen to them.

In the end, everyone just deserves the right to be their authentic selves, just be who they are.

Being transgender isn't a medical transition. It's a process of learning to love yourself for who you are.

GLAAD has so much information and outlets about LGBTQ people and some of the issues we face and who we are.

We just want to help people understand that it's okay to be transgender, and they're just like everyone else.

I see myself maybe being, like, a movie producer or screenwriter or a novelist or a scientist or mathematician.

When I first appeared in the media, it was rare to see trans people on TV, and young trans kids were unheard of.

I share my story to help other people. I know people need someone to be a role model and help them along the way.

I think being a teenager is a difficult journey in and of itself, but being transgender makes it that much harder.

As I began to grow, my family thought my obsessive interest in girly things was just a normal developmental phase.

I have no idea what I want to do for a career. But in terms of my advocacy work, I'm definitely going to continue.

As a 15-year-old teenage girl, I can attest to the fact that boys dominate most conversations between girls my age.

Let's face it: your average straight, cis-gender teenage boy isn't going to pursue a relationship with a trans-girl.

The only opinion that really affects me is my own opinion of myself because I determine the way I am, not anyone else.

Haters are our ammunition. They motivate us to continue fighting for our rights. That's why I continue to share my story.

There are so few books for little kids that actually mention the word transgender and explain what it is in simple terms.

If people are going to judge me without fully understanding the content of my character, then their opinion just isn't worth it.

For transgender kids who are struggling, I want them to know they're not alone. They shouldn't be afraid to step out of their shadows.

I feel like so many people invalidate the experience of transgender girls thinking that they aren't regular girls, but I am a normal girl.

I wouldn't change anything about myself. Not because I'm being cocky or anything, but because this is who I am, and I'm proud of who I am.

I definitely think it's important to share my process when it comes to the bottom surgery, because that information really isn't out there.

I look at people for their souls, and I can see myself falling in love with anyone after getting to know them and developing a relationship.

I think I've been able to find happiness, and I've learned to love myself. That's a huge accomplishment for anyone, learning to love yourself.

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