My Life In Transition: Becoming a Phoenix

Fear has absolutely no place in AF's life anymore. Going wherever and doing whatever, not allowing fear to keep life "safe." In the past year, AF has gone to a multitude of places that would not be viewed as transgender-friendly and living her best life.

Trauma is still a work in progress. Much of it was rooted in being invisible, and led to triggered PTSD responses in the present. She learned to weigh out responses to a...