'Once I heard the word 'transgender' and knew what it meant, it just clicked in my head.'
"It's really important for me to share my story because a lot of kids like me don't have support in their homes, communities, or churches," Rebekah explained."I want them to see people like me as role models and as a sign of hope. I can teach people that trans kids are just like other kids, and that it's not all about my gender. I often say that my gender is the least exciting thing about me — I have a bunch of other things that I do, things that I love.
Given her experience in the public eye, Rebekah is unfortunately no stranger to criticism. While it can certainly be scary to stand up to grown adults who push back against her advocacy, she tries to take the vitriol in stride."We do get a lot of hate, especially on social media," Rebekah said."You just have to know that it's going to be OK in the end.
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