Rhyannon Styles - Yeni Kız

2019, Interview, Rhyannon Styles, Turkish,

"Yeni Kız" (New Girl) is the Turkish language edition of "New Girl: A Trans Girl Tells It Like It Is" (2017) by Rhyannon Styles.

"Imagine feeling lost in your own body. Imagine spending years living a lie, denying what makes you 'you'. This was Ryan's reality. He had to choose: die as a man or live as a woman. In 2012, Ryan chose Rhyannon. At the age of thirty Rhyannon began her transition, taking the first steps on the long road to her true self, and the emotional, physical and psychological journey that would change her for ever.

In a time when the world is finally waking up to transgender people, Rhyannon opens up to us, holding nothing back in this heartbreakingly honest telling of her life. Through her catastrophic lows and incredible highs, Rhyannon paints a picture of what it's like to be transgender in glorious technicolor. From cabaret drag acts, brushes with celebrity and Parisian clown school, to struggles with addiction and crippling depression, Rhyannon's story is like nothing you've read before."

Rhyannon Styles, a remarkable figure in the LGBTQIA+ community, wears multiple hats as a writer, performer, and sound meditation practitioner. Rhyannon’s story is vividly painted with glorious technicolor. She has experienced both catastrophic lows and incredible highs. Her narrative takes us through cabaret drag acts, brushes with celebrities, and even her time at a Parisian clown school. Her memoir, titled “The New Girl: A Trans Girl Tells It Like It Is”, offers a unique perspective on what it’s like to be transgender.

In 2015, The Independent on Sunday earmarked Rhyannon as “One to Watch” in its annual Rainbow List. She has since become one of the UK’s most prominent writers and speakers within the LGBTQIA+ community. Rhyannon’s searingly honest writing delves into the complexity of her experiences. She began her gender transition and attended her first 12-Step meeting, both of which significantly altered the course of her life. Rhyannon Styles continues to inspire and educate, breaking down barriers and fostering understanding. Her voice resonates far beyond the pages of her books, reaching those who seek connection and empathy.

In 2017, I talked to Rhyannon and this is what she told me about her transition: "I’ve loved transitioning, but it required buckets of patience and acceptance. I hope others will realize to transition is not something that can happen overnight and it definitely isn’t a trend. I started at the age of 30. It wasn’t difficult, although occasionally it was challenging. But, I believe without obstacles you don’t grow."

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