Transgendered teen takes on bullying in talk show appearance
By Erin Moody (Staff Writer)
Published: November 11, 2010
http://citizensvoice.com/news/transgendered-teen-takes-on-bullying-in-talk-show-appearance-1.1062328HARVEYS LAKE - For 15 years, William Milligan hated being a guy. He played with Barbies, liked wearing heels and eyeliner and knew something wasn't right.
So a few months ago, Milligan changed his name to Selena and began to embrace life in a new way, although it hasn't been easy.
Prompted by the recent string of gay teenage suicides, Milligan, with the support of her family, is coming out and speaking out on national TV this Friday to tell teens like her that suicide shouldn't be an option and to tell bullies to lay off. The issue hit even closer to home this week, after Brandon Bitner, 14, of Middleburg, Pa., committed suicide Friday after being bullied. He was buried Wednesday.
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Transgender teen wants to help
She'll appear today on 'Steve Wilkos Show'
MATT HUGHES
Selena Milligan is living her life exactly the way she wants to and wants to serve as an example to help other teens do the same.
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Transgender_teen_wants_to_help_11-11-2010.htmlThe 15-year-old transgender Lake Township resident, born William Milligan, will appear on the nationally syndicated "Steve Wilkos Show" today to discuss bullying and the suicides of teens, including Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers student who jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge in September after fellow students allegedly clandestinely recorded and broadcast over the Internet his encounter with another man.
