The more words I learned, the more I started to verbalize my feelings. Whenever my mom or dad would compliment me by saying something like ‘Good boy,’ I’d immediately correct them. ‘No. Good girl.’ Jazz Jennings Read Quote
As I began to grow, my family thought my obsessive interest in girly things was just a normal developmental phase. Jazz Jennings Read Quote
I’m an average girl with an average family – and I hope people can see that. Jazz Jennings Read Quote
If someone’s OK with being the ‘transgender girl,’ that’s fine, but that’s not me. Jazz Jennings Read Quote
We just want to help people understand that it’s okay to be transgender, and they’re just like everyone else. Jazz Jennings Read Quote
For me, Caitlyn Jenner is such a huge role model. She’s really making a difference in our society by just being brave and sharing her story. People say she’s not brave and courageous, but to me, she is so brave and courageous. Jazz Jennings Read Quote
I’ve always known exactly who I am, but growing up has always been a struggle. I’ve even been called an ‘it.’ Jazz Jennings Read Quote
I share my story to help other people. I know people need someone to be a role model and help them along the way. Jazz Jennings Read Quote