The name given to me at birth was Alexis. Do I like that name? I did but not so much anymore. I came out as transgender a little while ago. My family doesn't support it but the one supporter I know ill always have is my girlfriend. Yes, people may say, "Are you confused?" Or "Are you sure that's what you want?", but I'm here to tell you, I know this is what I want. I get so overwhelmed with happiness when I think about it. I was so afraid about people judging me at first but honestly, it's my body. No one should have to tell you what should make you happy. Yes I'm not happy in my body, but I know for a fact, when I am able to get the body I want, then, I won't question if I'm happy in it. What I'm trying to say is, don't make other's opinions effect you and don't try to make other's happy..especially when you're trying to do anything you can to make yourself happy. Find that one person who will always support you. Mine is my amazing girlfriend. I was scared as hell to tell her, but guess what, she is the person who has had my back through it and who is willing to talk about it. When I can, I will change my name, I will start testosterone, and I will get the surgery..i just want to finally be happy in my body and I don't want to hate it when I look in the mirror and think to myself, "This is not who I truly am." You're never too young to know what you want, especially when it's something that will make you happy and it's something that you want so bad. It may seem far away but everyday is a day closer to that one goal you've always thought of.
