.imcoreyrae lets us in on her own transition experience.
Deciding to own your truth and live as your authentic self is hard to do—and being transgender in a scholastic environment can feel like an added weight on your shoulders. If you are preparing to go to school within the next few weeks and are in the midst of a physical and/or hormonal transition, it can be hard to foresee a happy academic future.
In May, I felt seen for the first time when I became the first openly transgender girl to win the coveted title of Prom Queen. Within those seven months, I was able to learn how to navigate life in my changing body with my classmates and our town of very judgmental parents. When I graduated high school that next year I felt better equipped to take on college and even closer to becoming the woman I had always wanted to be.
You can dress however you want to. When it comes to wardrobe and transitioning, things can get pretty tricky. It may seem easier to over- or even under-dramatize your wardrobe, especially when you’re thinking of the company you’ll be around. There is often pressure on trans people to conform to a binary style—but you don’t have to. For me, walking into school and wearing a wig and a dress just didn’t feel natural to me. But if you feel this would be what makes you happy, then that’s okay, too.
Stay on track. If you’re in school, focus on your studies and an extracurricular activity that you’re passionate about. Don’t worry about dating—you’ll have time for those experiences later. Find a passion that you can indulge in so that your transition and those around you aren’t what you are thinking about 24/7.
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