I was fine with my body. I just didn’t like that it was mine.
Published September 16, 2019
What must it be like to be a young teen struggling with a sense of being in the wrong body? Learn from Oliver’s story and consider how healthcare can better support experiences like his. Learn from Oliver as he describes “coming into himself,” while he discovers his identity as a transgender teen. Alongside Oliver is Jenny, Oliver’s mom and fierce advocate, who blazes a path to ensure the best medical and emotional support for her son. Through these stories, discover where healthcare systems and professionals have the opportunity to fill knowledge gaps, improve communication, and create agile systems that may just mean the difference between life and death.
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I was fine with my body. I just didn't like that it was mine.