Do you know what it feels like to look into the mirror and see something that isn’t you? You know it’s your reflection, and you recognize your own face, but it doesn’t look right. There’s something just inherently wrong with it, and there’s little you can do to change it.

But, for one down-on-their-luck human, opportunity rears its head, offering an easy chance for change. Opportunity, however, is often a double edged sword. And in this case, one edge is far sharper than the other.

Trigger Warnings: gender dysmorphia, mental illness, racism, mentions of abandonment, mentions of abuse

This story is meant to be an uplifting tale of self discovery and gender identity. Negative comments regarding sexuality, gender identity, and the LGBTQ+ community will not be tolerated. Keep your hatred to yourself.