(Image taken from Las Vegas Review Journal)
Pictured above is a college student named Dana Pardee. More specifically, however, Dana Pardee was born the female in the framed photo. He is now a year into changing his anatomy to be who he feels he really is- a male.
Dana Pardee, like many struggling to come out to their families, was nervous about telling his family about his decision to become male. He said he constantly played stories in his head of how the situation would go about when he finally spoke to his parents, specifically his father, about his decision. However, Dana was very much surprised when his whole family didn't even blink an eye, calling it 'the most anticlimactic moment' of his life ever.
Despite growing up in a conservative neighbourhood, Dana feels support coming from everywhere. His family also believes those who loved Dana as a girl will still love him as a male. It is with this support that has eased his transition, and prompted him to speak out and do advocacy work to help others dealing with similar issues.
Dana's full interview can be found by clicking here.
The main point I'm putting out, is that it's possible to transition with all the support needed. I also think it's better to talk about the issues with family and friends before deciding that it will be rejected. There's no guarantee that family will offer support, but it should be known that there are individuals that will, and organizations that were made specifically for people having trouble finding support. Organizations like Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), and the 519 Organization are full of supporters that help anyone that needs it. There are many places to for help, and the Charity Village has a page full of websites that anyone could visit to find support in their area.
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