Elliot the page goes out as transgender
The page uses the time to raise awareness of mental health.
Elliot Page, the actor formerly called Ellen, announced that it is transgender and non-binary. The 33-year-old revealed his identity Tuesday morning in aheavy post And also changed his social media handles.
"Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he / they and my name are Elliot. I feel lucky to write that. Be here. To have arrived at this place in my life. Feeling an overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who supported me along this trip. I can not start expressing how remarkable it is to love who I am sufficient to pursue my authentic. I have been without ceases inspired by so many communal trans. Thank you for your courage, your generosity and works constantly to make this world a more inclusive and compassionate place. I will propose all the support I can and continue to search for a more loving and equal society " , he wrote.
The page explained that he uses he / him and they pronouns, and does not identify himself as a man or a woman. He also used the time to raise public awareness of potential mental health struggles that many people in the Transgender community concern.
"To be clear, I'm not trying to mitigate a joyful moment and I'm celebrating, but I want to approach the complete picture. The statistics are staggering. Discrimination against trans people concern, insidious and cruel, resulting in consequences Horrible. In 2020 alone, it was reported that at least 40 transgender people were murdered, the majority of which were black transgender women and Trans. Transfers. Free you a fury of vile and the humiliating rage that landed on the shoulders of The Trans Community, a community in which 40% of adults transpose suicide attempt. Pretty enough.You are not canceled, you have injuries. I am one of these people and we will not be silent to your attacks. "
"I love that I am trans. And I love that I am weird. And the more I stand close and I am fully kissing who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows up and the more I prosper. To the entire trans person who treat with harassment, self-hate, abuse and threat of violence every day: I see you, I love you, and I will do everything I can to change this world for the better. "
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