“I hope you can look in the mirror and finally be happy with who you are.”
Mashable asked a group of transgender youth, aged 12 to 19, to send a message to themselves 10 years from now. Their honest and brave responses make for a video that is heartbreaking, yet hopeful.
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19-year-old Morgan, who has struggled with depression and anxiety for years, is looking ahead to all the changes to come.
In an interview with Mashable, Morgan said, "I just started testosterone and am super excited. It’s all been happening very, very quickly for me in the best way. It’s a little overwhelming because I was so miserable and now I’m overjoyed about everything."
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For 18-year-old Lucy, this was the first time her supportive parents had seen her dressed up.
Lucy told Mashable, "My girlfriend, though, is super supportive and is like, 'I don’t care what you look like. If you have a good personality and a good heart that’s what I care for.'"
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Zane, a 17-year-old Muslim, came out to his parents at age 15 after a suicide attempt.
Zane said, "I’m still trying to get hormones but can’t start until I’m 18 since my parents have to consent to it, and they won’t. It’s really difficult. I definitely know they still love me, but there is this connection that we lost after I came out as trans. I’ve been researching LGBT homeless shelters on the side because I’m terrified that once I start hormones my parents are going to kick me out."
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