Journey of Self-Discovery

In this chapter, the speaker talks about their journey of self-acceptance and exploring their gender identity. They share how they have always felt a certain way since they were a child, but it took them years to accept and understand it themselves. They discuss the challenges of asking others to change the way they speak and treat them, as well as the importance of using correct pronouns for validation. The speaker also mentions the impact of this inner shift on their mental health and acknowledges that if it brings happiness to themselves and others, it is enough.