These Messages from Trans Teens to Their Future Selves Will Touch Your Heart

November 11, 2015 / Mashable
Editor’s Note: This video contains the usage of the word “bum,” which is an offensive term used against people experiencing homeless. While we very much value the content of the video, we know that the common use of the term contributes to the stigmatization of an already very marginalized population and hope that as more people become aware of this we can eliminate its use altogether.

“Really hope you found a job and a place to stay.”

What would you say to yourself ten years from now? For these transgender teenagers, speaking to their future selves is an emotional experience. Check out this Mashable video for the hopes, struggles, and raw feelings of trans teens today.

We hope some day these wise young people can look back on this and see just how powerful they’ve always been.

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The Editors at Everyday Feminism



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