I think the embryonic digital world had the same affect on me as the openness of the old American frontier.

Even if I didn't have the support that I have, I would still be fighting the same fights, and I would still be the same person that I am today.

I want people to see the truth.

It's not my goal to be a leader or spokesperson, or anything like that.

I am really passionate about transparency and trans rights issues, so I embrace these opportunities to speak. I try to stay in touch with those who are prominent in both the trans and transparency movements, but more often than not, I am speaking out on a particular issue on my own. I certainly hope that people listen to me and think about these issues. But regardless of whether I had a public venue to speak in, I would still be passionate about them.

The sole relief I am asking for is to be released from military prison after serving six years of confinement as a person who did not intend to harm the interests of the United States or harm any service members.

I am Chelsea Manning. I am a female. Given the way that I feel, and have felt since childhood, I want to begin hormone therapy as soon as possible.