Rating: 5 out of 5

I first came across this last year when I was challenging myself to read books outside my usual genres. Last month I walked into my library and saw it prominently displayed on the “Transgender day of visibility” support and awareness stand. So I thought it was obviously time. It’s a beautiful read. Well written. Carefully exploring the difficulties, and challenges she has faced but in a way that is mostly positive and growth focused.

Highlighted passages:

To be happy you have to realise that you deserve a break, and that you’re no use to anybody if you’ve burnt yourself out. Even if you see every second of your time as painfully precious, relaxing and letting yourself feel happily distracted is never a wasted investment because your body and mind require that rest and recharging in order to get back to work later

Originally posted to my Goodreads account