1. You don't have to know exactly who you are

Your gender or sexuality doesn't define you. Every teen struggles to find themselves in this world that tells you who to be. Even into college, there are still young adults jumping around between friend groups still developing a personality. An important thing to remember is to not force yourself to be someone you're not.

Years from now you'll sit back and be able to laugh at your emo phase or whatever weird thing your generation was into. Don't rush to grow up, there's plenty of time to find yourself.

2. Family isn't just the people you call mom and dad

Whether you struggle with dysphoria, dysphoria, or the average teen struggles family has a different meaning to everyone. Most importantly family isn't just those you have to call family.

Family can be one you've made, this could include friends and their families, professors, coworkers. No matter who you consider family, remember they are your most important support group.

These people are here to love and support you no matter who you physically are, your true friends will stick by your side through thick and thin.

Family can be difficult especially when you come out to them. Remember things take time and sometimes it takes certain family a little longer than others to come around and accept you.

Don't change yourself to make your family or friends happy, your happiness is more important than any one's opinion and they will realize that your happiness is what matters. Always keep those you care about close, when times get hard they will be there to pull you back up and give you something to keep driving towards.

3. Don't be afraid to have a love/sex life

Beings trans doesn't mean no one will love you for who you are. You could honestly go through lovers like any other person or settle down and find your "one true love".

Either way, loving someone and being loved by someone doesn't always have to define who you are as a person. We all bond through one another through the spirit and compassion we show and receive from others.

Someone will love you for who you are and you'll love someone for who they are too and while I may sound like a hopeless romantic, love is meant for everyone no matter your (or their) physical state.

4. There's positive ways to  deal with dysphoria 

Many times when you search about dysphoria most posts are about the negatives. Though dysphoria is not an easy thing to deal with there are ways to help make it easier to deal with.

Things like acting confident even when you're not could help. Changing your hairstyle, clothing style, working out, even male/female contour. Don't be afraid to get creative!

Do some research on what others may be doing to alleviate dysphoria or body image issues, maybe something they've tried can work for you.

5. Mental and physical health is always important

While you may feel down about your physical appearance, keep in mind you are not alone and change will come. While it may take time for change to come to keep a positive mind and attitude.

It can make the rough time periods go by easier. There are support groups and help if you reach out. Trust me there are people that will help the wait seem like it is nothing.

Your support group, friends, and family are there to listen and learn with you. If you do choose to transition know that your family is transitioning with you and will be there the entire way. Know your bodies limits when it comes to things like binding and don't be afraid to speak up about things that make you uncomfortable.