As I got older, I learned about how some people treated their transgender children, and I was shocked. I couldn't understand how someone would leave their child and throw them on the street. I was always taught you give your kid unconditional love and if you don't, something's wrong with you, for real.

Being transgender isn't a medical transition. It's a process of learning to love yourself for who you are.

As a transgender child, I was always looking around for someone like me, because I thought I was the only one. It's hard to feel like that. But having support from my family changed everything. They helped me love myself and embrace who I am.

It's so important to look out for your child and protect them.

When I first appeared in the media, it was rare to see trans people on TV, and young trans kids were unheard of.