Elliot Page on the transgender community

Elliot Page says he would have 'faded away' without the transgender community

Elliot Page has said he would have probably "faded away" if it was not for the transgender community. The actor and activist came out as transgender in December 2020, and has since spoken out about the importance of visibility and representation for transgender people.

Page describes the gender dysphoria he experienced for decades as a "constant noise"

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Page said that he had experienced gender dysphoria since he was a child, but did not know how to articulate it. He described the feeling as a "constant noise" that he could not escape.

"I was always trying to figure out who I was, but I didn't know how to explain it," he said. "I didn't know that I was transgender. I didn't know that was a thing.

Page says coming out as transgender has been a 'life-saving' experience

Page came out as transgender in December 2020, and has since said that it has been a "life-saving" experience. He said that he is now able to live his life authentically, and that he is no longer afraid to be himself.

"I'm so grateful for the transgender community," he said. "They've saved my life. They've given me a sense of belonging. They've given me a sense of hope.

Page hopes to change the narrative on trans representation in the media

Page is now using his platform to speak out about the importance of visibility and representation for transgender people. He said that he hopes to change the narrative on trans representation in the media, and to show that transgender people are just like everyone else.

"I want to show that we're just people," he said. "We're not some kind of freaks. We're not some kind of monsters. We're just people who are trying to live our lives.

Conclusion

Elliot Page is a powerful voice for the transgender community. He is using his platform to speak out about the importance of visibility and representation, and to change the narrative on trans representation in the media. Page's story is an inspiration to all transgender people, and his work is helping to create a more just and equitable world.