But many don’t know her past. Critics dug through old forums and uncovered that she was once a completely different person — a shy, lost man who hadn’t yet discovered his true self.

The journey toward authenticity was long and painful. Neither fame nor wealth can compare to the price she paid to live her truth.

Social media reminds her daily that not everyone is willing to accept who she truly is. Waves of hate, words like “fake,” “fraud,” and “not a real woman” appear constantly.