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Azaj, 17, Oakland

GIRL.

I ALWAYS KNEW I WAS A

Transcending Self


is a life-affirming storytelling project consisting of narrative stories— portraits and interviews— with transgender and non-binary youth ages 3-20 and their families.

You may find wisdom and courage, you might find heartbreak and love. You may learn something about yourself or your family and friends.

You will find truth and love.


The young have so much to teach us if we only listen.

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Sound familiar?

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Is this you?

Be part of the story

Nearly half of all transgender and non-binary youth will attempt suicide before the age of twenty.
This is preventable.

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