Thank you so much for writing this and sharing it, Aris. I'm sorry you're struggling with so much given that environment that's pushing down on LGBTQ people now. I hope that one day before long you can find yourself in a place where acceptance is a lot higher than where you live now. I really hope that your family comes around to accepting you for the person you are.

I wish I could say more than that. But hold on to this. I have a lot of trans friends, adults who have found very good places to be in their lives. They have friends, lovers, spouses, communities, and real fulfillment.

I'm hoping the same for you.