In this op-ed, Stella Keating, a 13-year-old transgender girl living in Washington state, explains what Transgender Day of Visibility means to her.

In many ways, I’m a lot like my peers. At 13, I enjoy listening to music, reading, and shopping. I draw, play violin and ukulele, and love social media.

But in other ways, I’m different than many of my classmates. For one, I love history and politics. Hamilton is my anthem and I know the lyrics to the musical by heart. When I picture my future, a life working in politics and government is a constant. Someday I hope to maybe even run for office.

But it wasn’t until the last few years that I began to realize that someone like me can have a place in our politics. You see, as a transgender girl, growing up I didn’t see anyone like me in the history books I read or serving in public office.

But that has changed. Last year, I watched in awe as eight transgender people were elected across this country, from school board to the Virginia State Legislature. I get to see myself in our trans leaders and people in my community. Seeing myself in everyday life validated my worth and capabilities. I know I am not alone because of “possibility models” like Minneapolis City Council Members Andrea Jenkins and Phillipe Cunningham and Virginia Delegate Danica Roem.

Trans visibility matters. It helps eliminate barriers. And while I have so many goals for my future, I also know that our time as young people isn’t tomorrow, it’s today. I can be visible now.

When I came out, my family was nothing but supportive. We shared our story and spoke out. I recently was on Megyn Kelly TODAY to speak about a new project called The Gender Cool Project. This project is sharing positive stories about trans youth and giving them a voice. I also get to work with organizations like the Human Rights Campaign, which educates the public and advocates for LGBTQ equality.

Being out has allowed me to support other trans youth. I am a resource for my teachers, school staff and allies. Sharing our family’s story models that we are just like many other families. We laugh, cry, sometimes argue (mostly about cleaning my room or practicing violin), and love each other unconditionally.

Sadly, many trans youth are not as lucky as I am. Many are still rejected by their families. Transgender kids around the country are under attack from the president and vice president. For every Danica Roem, there are still too many state legislators who want to pass bills that harm trans youth. Other students in too many classrooms across the country are mimicking this president’s hateful words, not just against trans kids, but against young immigrants, students with disabilities, Muslims, and youth of color.

These bullies and hateful politicians are doing their best to push us back into the shadows, but we are here to stay and we will remain visible.

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day dedicated to the progress of transgender people, the importance of visibility and the unfinished work in the push for equality. Because of so many transgender people of every age openly and proudly pursuing their dreams, I know that for trans kids, the sky's the limit.

To all my peers who hear mean comments, who face bullying and who wonder whether they can reach their dreams, know that you are not alone. In the words of my favorite musical Hamilton, “I know that we can win, I know that greatness lies in you. But remember from here on in, history has its eyes on you.”

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