Emily Tressa socially transitioned when she was 10 years old. She started going by Emily, growing out her hair, and using she/her pronouns.
Before transitioning, Emily says that she was very uncomfortable with her body, hated wearing boy clothes, and gravitated toward more feminine clothing and hobbies. Her parents recognized that she was not like her older brothers and supported her transition wholeheartedly.
In this video, learn what it was like when Emily transitioned and how she received support from her family, teachers, and classmates.
References
National Center for Transgender Equality. (2016). Frequently asked questions about transgender people.
University of California, San Francisco. (2016). Overview of gender-affirming treatments and procedures.
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