“I feel like I didn’t have to get out of the closet with my family because my mom knew who I was since I was a kid. She always asked me if I liked girls, I would say, yes and I also like boys too. I don’t see gender, I’m attracted to the soul rather than their sexual orientation. I don’t care if is a woman or a man. I’ve always thought I was bisexual because I never looked at gender. But now, I define myself as pansexual”.
-Josue, Los Angeles, CA
" I was asked to bring along some clothes or accessories that best describes my story. I of course, had to take something that I had very well made with my own creativity. I as an artist I don't do art to look edgy or cool, I do it for the love and admiration of the whole creative process wondering how a certain material will react to another, or maybe how I can say something that I can't quite put to words. It was through my art that I found myself and am the person I am today."
-Salvador, Los Angeles, CA
How do you feel now during your transition?
"I feel visible ... I'm finally me! I have confidence in myself, I feel strong and powerful- to say, I can do this, and will.
There are time I get depressed but I look in the mirror and say, that's me! This strong and beautiful woman is me, and I like her and she makes me happy. "
Como te sientes ahora durante tu transición?
“Me siento visible.. soy finalmente yo! Me siento más segura de mi misma. Tengo confianza en mi, me siento fuerte y poderosa. De decir, yo puedo y lo haré. En ocaciones me deprimo, pero me veo en el espejo y digo, esa soy yo. Esta mujer soy yo, y me gusto y me hace feliz."
-Edel, Seattle WA.
