In the past year i have separated from the women I gave my heart and over half my life to I became a part of a community that I had only dreamed of being brave enough to enter along with my transition been a hell of a trip so far because I had to give up everything to transition but I don’t regret it in the least. I have learned to do things that make me happy even if I am afraid of the risks to trust people because not everyone is bad to laugh at myself because sometimes shit happens but mostly I have learned about myself and what I want in life. Sometimes things happen that make us open our eyes and look at life differently. Perhaps someday life will not be as hard but until then I will continue to protect myself by hiding behind my shenanigans, smiles, and bratiness.