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News and Events => Opinions & Editorials => Topic started by: Shana A on February 11, 2011, 09:55:20 AM

Title: This Is Just a Terrific Transformation From A Suicidal Young Man To A Happier Tr
Post by: Shana A on February 11, 2011, 09:55:20 AM
This Is Just a Terrific Transformation From A Suicidal Young Man To A Happier Trans Woman

http://www.queerty.com/this-is-just-a-terrific-transformation-from-a-suicidal-young-man-to-a-happier-trans-woman-20110210/ (http://www.queerty.com/this-is-just-a-terrific-transformation-from-a-suicidal-young-man-to-a-happier-trans-woman-20110210/)

"Two years, some hormones, and 170 lbs later." That's the headline ->-bleeped-<- user UsagiMimi used when posting this image of herself. The transformation is self-evident. Not as clear is the emotional rollercoaster she undoubtedly went through — which is why you need to read the comments UsagiMimi has been leaving amidst the torrent of replies. "[It was deciding to come out and deciding to give being who I really am a try after years of telling myself that I couldn't, that I was too ugly. My ex didn't help either by saying I was too ugly, too tall, et cetera.