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It's been about 2 years since i started identifying as male and the changes that have been made in that time are amazing.

November 2014 I cut my hair boy short for the first time.

May 2015 i moved out of my grandma house and was able to come out and be myself without anything holding me back.

August 2015 I started college and was able to introduce myself as Eric and tell people to use He/Him/His without worry of any lash back if my grandma found out.

September 2015 i met the most wonderful man who supports my every decision. I couldn't be more grateful to have him in my life.

September 2015 My professor asked for and helped enforce my pronouns and helped me when i needed a place to turn to. All of my professors have been understanding.

January 2016 I plan to pledge to a fraternity whose brothers have already become my family. They have showed me support and never questioned anything. They've showed me love, loyalty, and
told me time and time again how proud they are to have me as a friend and brother.

I want every young transgender teen still in high school or living with unsupportive parents to look at this and think that it does get better. Just one year ago I wanted to end my life because i couldn't see
the light at the end of this dark tunnel. If i had succeeded in ending my life almost a year ago to the date i wouldn't have met the wonderful people i have and i wouldn't have gone on to show the world what
an amazing gift i am. And while it may seem dark now just know this is just a small part of your timeline and it wont always be this hard and hopeless. Hold your head up high, be safe, and don't lose your wits.
The hardship is almost over.

My name is Eric Aaron Cleaver. I'm a pre-T female-to-male (FTM) Transgender and I am a survivor.

Description
It's been about 2 years since i started identifying as male and the changes that have been made in that time are amazing.

November 2014 I cut my hair boy short for the first time.

May 2015 i moved out of my grandma house and was able to come out and be myself without anything holding me back.

August 2015 I started college and was able to introduce myself as Eric and tell people to use He/Him/His without worry of any lash back if my grandma found out.

September 2015 i met the most wonderful man who supports my every decision. I couldn't be more grateful to have him in my life.

September 2015 My professor asked for and helped enforce my pronouns and helped me when i needed a place to turn to. All of my professors have been understanding.

January 2016 I plan to pledge to a fraternity whose brothers have already become my family. They have showed me support and never questioned anything. They've showed me love, loyalty, and
told me time and time again how proud they are to have me as a friend and brother.

I want every young transgender teen still in high school or living with unsupportive parents to look at this and think that it does get better. Just one year ago I wanted to end my life because i couldn't see
the light at the end of this dark tunnel. If i had succeeded in ending my life almost a year ago to the date i wouldn't have met the wonderful people i have and i wouldn't have gone on to show the world what
an amazing gift i am. And while it may seem dark now just know this is just a small part of your timeline and it wont always be this hard and hopeless. Hold your head up high, be safe, and don't lose your wits.
The hardship is almost over.

My name is Eric Aaron Cleaver. I'm a pre-T female-to-male (FTM) Transgender and I am a survivor.