In light of Leelah’s death, I want every trans person out there to know that you deserve respect. You deserve to be called by your preferred name and pronouns. You deserve to wear the clothes you like. You deserve to have your friends and family at least try to understand. You deserve support, whether you feel you need it or not. You deserve to be whichever gender you identify as, without prejudice or fear.
You deserve to exist as YOU.