I began to see myself as someone who can help others understand diversity rather than feeling like a social outcast. Ellen taught me to not care about other people's opinions. She taught me to be truthful. She taught me to be free. I began to live my life in love and complete acceptance. For the first time I had truly accepted myself.
Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain (ed. Simon and Schuster, 2011) - ISBN: 9781849835275