I'm reflecting on the rising hostility toward transgender people in America, sharing my own experiences of lost opportunities and the growing fear I now carry and how there are parallels to the broader climate of intolerance affecting other marginalized communities.

Let's delve into the second phase of my journey, where I confronted deep questions about what I truly want and what I should do. Letting go of the past to live authentically into an uncertain future required me to embrace the pain of loss and the challenges of starting over, while navigating the difficult path of self-acceptance and existential guilt.