POV: Allison

As our spa day came to an end, we took a few selfies, capturing our glowing faces and radiating joy. The post would show everyone just how alive I felt. My heart was racing at the thought of showing the world that I'd finally found my place, not hidden or belittled by anyone else, but everything that I had always been.

When we finally got back into the car, I picked up my phone again, glancing at my notifications. There were still more messages from my mom, more calls from my sister. I rolled my eyes. They could text all day; nothing would change the reality that I...