Breaking barriers, how one contestant became the first trans delegate in Miss Georgia USA

Breaking barriers, how one contestant became the first trans delegate in Miss Georgia USA

I was born in the Philippines, a country where pageantry was seen as an Olympic sport. It was mesmerizing seeing the elegant dresses and how eloquently and poised the contestants answered questions on stage. I have always dreamed of competing in a pageant like Miss Universe.One roadblock is that I was born male.I was the youngest of four in a religious and traditional family. Growing up and realizing that I was different from other kids my age, …