I want this to be true, and while it is true for the people who do not let societal norms dictate their own views, but it is not true for most of our society and for many of us this is why we remain hidden. We choose to hide our true selves in order to avoid the ridicule of a society that can’t accept someone who does…

Not enough of you in the world. Not even close.

I imagine the girl who lives inside me feels like this most of the time.

I went back and re-read all the posts from people to me from that thread from almost 2 years ago now. Maybe to shake loose any tears I still had in my eyes or maybe my hands were too steady and I needed something to fix that. It still amazes me how you and many others offered me your support and genuinely cared.

I don’t know what to say. Thank you or You’re welcome do not fit here. I am crying knowing that I said something that resonated so strongly with you. I am thankful that you remember me and I can’t think of anything better than that. I can’t wish enough goodness and happiness in your life. You are obviously deserving…

I wish you were my parent 30 years ago.

I was a victim of real bullying when I was younger. I was a target for it throughout my school years for reasons I will not go into. I was viewed as being an easy target and kids can be ruthless when it comes to putting someone down to look strong in front of their friends. This was in the late 70's and most of the…

As a man who believes he is a woman inside I read this story and only see things I wish I could have experienced. Being fitted for my first bra with whomever would be with me is something I wish I could have experienced.

“I have fought for many of my 68 years against efforts to put women — our brains, our hearts, our bodies, even our moods — into tidy boxes, to reduce us to hoary stereotypes… Their truth is not my truth. Their female identities are not my female identity. They haven’t traveled through the world as women and been…

I have struggled with this exact issue my entire life and I couldn’t be more proud of her for having the courage to go through with this so publicly. I can only dream of having the resources and support to be able to do this and look as good.

I wish those were the stories being posted here instead of hearing about the loss of another life.

Where are the stories about the Transgender youth who are enjoying life and are not letting bullies bring them down. I want to see upbeat stories about the Trans youth of the world instead of always shedding tears for those we have lost because of hate and bigotry from those who can’t understand what is different from…

This happened quite literally blocks from where I live. I heard about the murder and how the father tried to clumsily cover it up but I did not know the trans aspect and it makes me very sad. The issues I have been through myself makes this hit home more than I'd like it to. It's times like this that I despise the…

There are alot of good people in this world.

She was angry because Leelah came out to her friends as gay. Because it would be shameful to her to have to explain to her friends that her child is gay I assume? Fuck off you selfish fuck. You lost the greatest thing you ever did in your life because you can't see beyond your own self worth. I hate you. I hate you…

*hug*

I have been using the internet for many many years. I have seen so many stories over the years where the internet has come out and gave their support to various people who needed it. I have also seen the ugly side of the net and there are many of them as well.

Or let them wear whatever they want to wear and they will be the happiest if not the prettiest or most handsome.

I have read all of the replies here today and all of them are so great. I can't help but sit here and be thankful for all the people who took time to read what I said and replied to try and make me feel wanted. I love all of you for that.