Acknowledgments

Thank you to my mom for being my biggest supporter since the start. With her support, I was able to find my passion for design and live my true authentic self. I’m grateful for my friends, online and in-person, my classmates, professors, and everyone who lent a hand when I needed them most. Whether someone knew I transitioned or not, chances are they made my day. A special thanks to Emma for allowing me to grow as a person, for validating my experiences, and most importantly for reminding me every day that I am loved.

—I like to think I’m not feminine at all and have come to the conclusion that I am masculine inside. It may not be shocking to most, but as a confirmation to you and myself, I am going forward in my transition. My new name is Andrew, with he/him pronouns. I'm still the same goofy person you met. Any questions? Ask away, I'm chill.”