Believing that you are unworthy of love and belonging or that who you are authentically is a sin or is wrong, is deadly.

If you have a problem with people living their lives and being authentically who they are, you really should go and do some soul-searching.

When I was perceived as a black man I became a threat to public safety. When I was dressed as myself, it was my safety that was threatened.

There are lessons in everything. The bad, the good. Our job is to listen, and to continue to learn, so that maybe we get better at this. Maybe get better at life.

Beyoncé means so much to me. Throughout my transition, Beyoncé has been there as a style icon, an example of excellence, of beauty, of vulnerability. She's shared so much of herself, and it's inspiring.

There's not just one trans story. There's not just one trans experience.

I've been realizing lately how horribly vain I am. I do believe that if I'm successful, it's because of my talent and intelligence, but there's pretty privilege in the world - that's a reality. When I was a kid, in middle school, I started going to thrift stores and dressing myself. It was about announcing to the world who I was. That's what fashion was for me, as a kid. You might have an idea of who you think I am, but I'm going to tell you through my fashion choices who I am.