Annie Leibovitz/Vanity Fair(LOS ANGELES) — Caitlyn Jenner is exploring the issues and people in the LGBT community in a series of editorials for WhoSay called “The Real Me,” and she opens by noting she feels a responsibility to other transgender people.
“Up until now, I have totally isolated myself from the transgender community so I have a lot of catching up to do,” writes Jenner. “I feel such a responsibility to this courageous group to try to get it right and tell all sides of the story. To me, that’s always the biggest question: am I doing it right?”
While Jenner, 65, describes the response to her new journey as “overwhelmingly positive,” others haven’t enjoyed that kind of support.
“I’ve heard every horror story there is in the book,” notes Jenner. “You wouldn’t believe the types of ordeals these people have had, how they have had to literally fight for their own survival. Many trans teens are bullied and abused in high school. It’s just horrendous.”
“Seeing how my new friends have overcome their adversities is such an inspiration,” Caitlyn continues. “They are so well-adjusted and smart.”
Jenner concludes by writing, “I have so much to discover and hope that you’ll join me on this adventure. Let’s live our true selves and make a positive difference while doing it.”
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