"I think the biggest challenge of my life has been being born male," she shared in the interview. This statement reveals the deep-rooted struggles Valentina has faced in light of her gender identity, highlighting the emotional turmoil associated with conforming to societal expectations of masculinity.
"It was this putting on of the masculinity. 'Walk this way, talk this way, study this, go in this restroom.' It really took me away from my authentic self," Valentina reflects on the societal pressures that forced her to suppress her true identity, emphasizing the impact of gender norms on mental health.
"I'm really ashamed about having suicidal thoughts before, I'm really ashamed of it because I don't ever want to go back to that low point in my life, where I don't see the value of how life is beautiful," Valentina expresses her struggle with mental health linked to her gender identity, illustrating the intense inner conflict many face.
"I don't completely feel like a man, I don't completely feel like a woman. I feel like a goddess. I feel like I'm my own gender," she articulates her non-binary identity, signifying her journey towards self-acceptance and the bliss she now experiences.
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