Coming out

In his brave and poignant memoir, "Pageboy," Elliot Page sheds light on the struggles he faced as a transgender individual, recounting tales of abuse, dysphoria, and the liberating experience of coming out. With raw honesty and vulnerability, Page invites readers to witness his transformation and challenges society's misconceptions along the way. This cover image released by Flatiron Books shows "Pageboy" by Elliot Page.(AP) From Torment to Triumph: Battling Bullying and AbusePage opens up about the profound…

Protesters wave a Pride flag in front of the Supreme Court a day after the Court struck down Roe v. Wade.Photo: Roberto Schmidt/AFP (Getty Images)I hesitated to come out. It was 2020 when I finally, finally started to see my queerness through the clouds. The world was burning (still is), suffering through a global pandemic (still is), reeling from a societal upheaval (still is), and American fascism was gaining strength at a terrifying speed (I repeat myself). The fact that I was suddenly going to start dating girls…