TOLEDO (13abc Action News) – Shane Shananaquet says he always knew in his heart he was a male.

“I always wanted to hang with the boys or do what he boys did,” said the 14-year-old.

Shane is transgender. He was born a girl but identifies as a boy, even though he has female body parts.

“I’m not a predator. I don’t stalk your kids in the bathroom,” said Shane.

The sophomore in high school is now taking steps to become a man, both body and mind.

“He was a typical little girl as far as I could tell,” said his mother, Stella Shananaquet.

As difficult as it may be for some to understand, his mother knew this is not a passing fad.

“There is a little grief. I use to have a daughter and now that daughter is done,” said Stella.

Shane’s main focus is sharing his story, in hopes of helping others who face the same obstacle.

We follow Shane’s journey, struggles and triumphs as he lives out his life as a transgender teen. “Transgender Transition” Thursday at 6PM on 13abc Action News.