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I know for trans folks in their early days or years, it may be disheartening to see someone like me who is further along express frequently that she’s still struggling with mental illness.

I want you to know: this is actually 100x better than where I was before transition and therapy, and talking about it is progress.

Thing is, before I used to collapse and isolate, not talking to friends or family for days, weeks…sometimes months. I was ashamed and couldn’t really corral my depression, PTSD, or ADHD at all - it took over my life.

Transition has made it so I’m in my body, in my life, and in my emotions. Sometimes that’s scary and overwhelming. But I talk about it now and can name what it is. This gives me power and puts me back in control of my mental health and my life. From the outside my life is so much more stable and productive - I’m a successful community worker, I have a family and household I’m an active part of, and I have good friends. Oh, and I GET TO BE A GIRL!!!! 🤩🥰