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Reflecting on her childhood, the speaker noted her early artistic pursuits and her eventual struggle with identity as she matured. A diagnosis on the autism spectrum alongside experiences of emotional and psychological abuse contributed to her evolving sense of self. In her teenage years, she identified as non-binary and eventually embraced a transgender identity. Yet as she transitioned, challenges filled her life; this included substance abuse, worsening mental health, and suicidal tendencies, culminating in a medical transition approved by the healthcare system.