Jazz Jennings Quotes
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I'm so happy trans visibility has increased immensely.
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A lot of insurance companies don't protect transgender people because they think it's medically unnecessary, but we deserve to be covered, and this is life-saving treatment.
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I've always known exactly who I am, but growing up has always been a struggle. I've even been called an 'it.'
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I want it to be that transgender is normal. Let us live our lives. Let us be happy. The world will be a better place when we have that freedom. I think I'm going to be alive to see it.
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Hormone blockers changed and saved my life.
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It's so important to look out for your child and protect them.
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I know, for me, when I was depressed, I didn't want to talk to my friends at all when I was depressed. If they tried to help me, I would kind of back away from them.
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I don't care how people treat me. I care about my message living on through other people.
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If someone's OK with being the 'transgender girl,' that's fine, but that's not me.
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There are so many trans kids who are struggling with who they are. I want them to know that one day, they will find the light. No matter what, we have to be who we are. Once you love and accept yourself, then others will slowly do so as well.
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Kids can be annoying. Especially teenagers - oh my gosh. They can be cruel.
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I'm a patient person. I can wait for my prince charming.
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I always say I want to leave this world in a better state than when I arrived, and I continue to live by that message. So I'm going to do what I can to make the world a better place but also just make sure that I'm happy as well.
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Progress can't happen just from trans people being out in the open. Society also has to truly accept transgender individuals. If society is capable of treating us equally, then we can and will live authentically.
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Just like everyone else, I'm not perfect; I go through challenges as well.
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I wouldn't change anything about myself. Not because I'm being cocky or anything, but because this is who I am, and I'm proud of who I am.
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If people are going to judge me without fully understanding the content of my character, then their opinion just isn't worth it.
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I define myself.
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I know that one day all transgender individuals will have the freedom to be who they are, no matter what. And we won't have to face the cruel judgments of society. We can just live our lives and be treated and respected like everyone else.
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A lot of straight and transgender boys get in touch with me through my website and social media. They tell me I'm inspirational and beautiful. It boosts my self-esteem.
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I look at people for their souls, and I can see myself falling in love with anyone after getting to know them and developing a relationship.
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I definitely think when I'm feeling super down or having tantrums or not able to participate in any activities, I have to control myself. I have to tell myself, 'No, focus, focus, focus, do this, do this, do this.' Instead of shutting down, I encourage myself to think positively and move towards the light.
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I definitely think it's important to share my process when it comes to the bottom surgery, because that information really isn't out there.
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I want to help transgender individuals who might be struggling realize that they have to love themselves and stay true to who they are because if they keep moving forward, and keep a positive attitude, then things will get better.