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Port Fairy, VIC

09/09/21

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Andrea

Ballarat | Wadawurrung Country

21/12/2021

From the age of 6, I was aware that I was very different to my twin brother. From 8-12, I was creative, into interior decorating, florals and dress design, colours, textures and styles. I got pushed toward technical drawing to conform with being a ‘normal boy’. My father used hateful words to abuse me. From 12 to my 40s I lived in male world which was ‘a traumatic experience’. I knew I was in the wrong space, isolated, emotionally stunted, frustrated, unable to achieve. I had major breakdowns. I found a local Pride group where I was welcomed. I was able to define myself as transgender woman. I got my birth certificate & documentation changed. I’m so happy living and interacting mostly in a female world with lots of love, positive energy, compassion, friendships, conversations - and lots of quirky humour. I’ve found my authentic path to walk upon. It has given me complete confidence to speak my voice, heart, soul, mouth, and eyes, in a most compassionate and loving way. I am building friendships and connecting with all people. From major depression for so many years, so many people ask me what the secret to my happiness is. I say, ‘it’s a kind of magic’. But the total truth is. I’m free to be me.