This is a wonderful life synopsis of Janet Mock, born as Charles, who finds herself living the life she dreamed despite living in a discriminatory world. I love this story especially because Janet is able to boast her success as a black trans woman who had so much against her but she beat the system regardless. She points out the struggles of being a black woman but also acknowledges her privilege of not having to disclose that she is trans based on her looks. Although I cannot relate directly to the struggles that Janet faces, I read her story and felt like whatever struggles I have and will face, if she can do it, so can I. She makes a good point within this article: her story was more interesting and I would argue, life changing, than any of the celebrities she was writing about. Everyone needs to hear more stories like this.