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It started small—secretly trying on her mother's soft silk scarf, enjoying how it felt against her skin. Those tiny moments were the only time the world felt right.

by Ellen Wittlinger: Explores a teen coming out as transgender. teen lady boy thumbs

It takes time to accept oneself and to find the courage to be open with others. It started small—secretly trying on her mother's soft

Maya was terrified to show this side. She worried about her friends at school, her family, and what people would say. She felt lonely, thinking she was the only one in the world who felt this way. It takes time to accept oneself and to

Maya started making small changes. She styled her hair differently, and she focused on her schoolwork, finding strength in her education and future, as she knew knowledge was power.

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