At its core, transgender identity is about aligning one’s external life with one’s internal truth. This philosophy has bled into the broader LGBTQ culture, reminding us that sexuality and gender are not boxes you are assigned at birth, but discoveries you make over a lifetime. It pushes back against the question, "What are you?" and replaces it with, "Who are you?"
Through her journey, Alex discovered that being true to oneself was the greatest gift of all. She realized that everyone has a unique story to tell, and that by sharing our experiences, we can build bridges of understanding and empathy.
recently decriminalized same-sex intimacy after a decade of advocacy.