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To my mother, Dolores Maldonado Capado, and Valverde del Camino (Huelva)

Forty years after the entry into force of the Spanish Constitution

To date, the transsexual collective still pursues its social inclusion

Public Institutions, in order to the United Nations Charter,

TEXT: LORENA GUZMAN

must prevent this scourge through effective laws and economic supports

For many years, transgender people were engaged in prostitution

The labor doors are still closed and persecutions and attacks continue

Children can´t choose their gender due to social pressure and taboos

and this makes them suffer a lot

They loved your project! You're the best. Take a few days off.

Thank you Carlos, maybe some other time.

But now I prefer to finish some work that is pending.

As you wish. We'll reward you soon.

Honey, what do you have to tell me that is so important?

I've left some clients unattended.

Yes?

I can see it´s a boy because of the genital organs.

-Do you like it? -I love it mom.

-How beautiful will be my boy. -How handsome he'll be!

I can´t wait to see him! And how are you? Do you still vomit?

I don´t vomit anymore but he kicks me at night and I can't sleep.

Oh! He´s like you! You did the same!

Done!

Sleep, my little boy!

-Hello! -Hi! I´m Pedro, your new neighbour.

This is a present for your baby! Congratulations!

Oh, thank you! Please, come in.

-A doll? That´s not for boys, is it? -Of course not.

I thought it was a girl. Tomorrow I'll exchange it for another!

-Don´t worry, it´s very nice, I'll keep it for me.

No! I'll change it.

Don´t worry! Would you like another coffee?

Haven't you noticed something strange about our neighbour?

-I'd say he's gay. -Oh, come on honey.

-Well, and what if he's gay?

-I don´t want strange things around our son. Maybe he's a problem.

-Oh, really? What kind of things?

THREE YEARS LATER

You are lovely, handsome.

-Handsome? Beautiful.

Have you heard that, love? He said: not handsome, beautiful.

He said beautiful to you!

And what are you? Handsome or beautiful?

Beautiful.

Handsome or beautiful?

Beautiful.

It´s time to go to bed. Come on, sweethearts.

-Let´s go? -Let´s go.

FIVE YEARS LATER

One, two and three. Boys to the right and girls to the left.

Let´s go, 1... 2... and... 3!

Adam? What happens?

Choose one costume and get ready. Come on, Adam.

Play with it.

When I grow up I'll be like you and have the hair as long as you.

Oh yes? My little boy... Don't get so angry.

Why don´t you play with someone? Gay!

Let me see that face! Oh, what a boy!

-How handsome you're. I love you! -Me too, grandma!

Mom, why do you let the kid do these nonsenses?

What nonsenses? Is this bad?

Take out that clothes, you look like a clown.

Oh my god, you are worst than you father!

What a girl, she´s young but...

Honey, are you okay?

Mummy, daddy, I´m a girl, don´t you see it?

Oh baby, it´s a nightmare, don´t worry.

When am I going to be who I really am?

-Come here, baby. -Come, superhero.

-It's time for mental calculus. Ready? -Yes!

If I have 25 sweets and I eat 15, how many sweets are left?

-15 sweets. -Yes! Right!

I have 100 euros and spend 80. How many are left Adriana?

-20 euros. -Right, very good.

Page 25 guys...

Adam, come here, let´s play.

Hello! Look Adam, this is for your costume party!

-It´s a prince costume! -It´s beautiful.

I don´t like it, I want a princess costume.

-Princess? Don´t talk nonsense! -If he wants to be an actor...

He´s always with the same thing... What´s wrong with this costume?

-I don´t like it. -And which one do you want?

-Alberto, you're spoiling the boy. You'll wear this costume!

We're leaving now, so much nonsense about princess.

We demand to remove transsexuality from mental illness manuals

and the right for trans people to change their name on official documents

We concentrate after the aggression to Lorena,

an act that incites hatred of diversity,

and that is why today we claim our rights.

We want the free development of trans minors

their free self-determination and choice of gender.

Silence is complicity.

For the rights of transsexuals!

For the rights of transsexuals!

Also the difficulty of trans people to find a job.

We demand new policies to end

the marginalization and discrimination. We demand new policies to end

the marginalization and discrimination.

We want to highlight the murders, assaults and suicides

suffered by trans people and their families.

And we point to the system as guilty.

You are so girly, you are a shame.

It´s enough, leave him alone!

What happens?

Children shouldn't be taken into account. They change their minds quickly.

As a religion teacher, I'll say children must be limited.

We can't let them do what they want to.

Adam, is in a difficult period.

Do not buy him girls things, he´s not a girl.

You'll see he'll soon pass the whim.

-How did you get him that costume? -I did, there's nothing more to talk about.

-You could have told me. -We are not perfect. I made a mistake.

Adam, what happens? Don´t you go to the toilet?

Adam is a complicated kid. I don't know what's wrong with him.

I've never met a case like this and I don't know what to do.

Sometimes the behavior of children is due to problems at home.

There is no problem that can affect him.

We'll make him an attention deficit test.

If you think it´s okay.

We´ll call you to sign the papers.

More things: this drawing is from your son...

I have a lot of work tomorrow, I will arrive late...

I waited for you at school today. I'm having all the problems on my own.

Are you're saying I don't care about my family?

You know what it's like to be showing houses all day to earn a living.

You're so calm in your office.

Mommy, you have to ask me the multiplication tables.

You study that at school! Go to bed, I'm fed up with you.

I've finished my homework. Am I handsome, eh?

I´m tired of this... You are big enough for these games.

Adam!

Adam!

Mommy, girls don´t have a pennis, cut it please...

-Was it an accident? -I´ve been beaten up...

-Why? -Because I´m a trans person.

There're still people who don't understand we live in another world.

Rosa, you can go in.

We've done several medical tests and it's all right.

So, your son is very healthy.

-Rosa. -Hello Carlos.

You haven't come two days and your phone's off.

What's the matter with you?

-I took Adam to the doctor. -What about the Germans' project?

-I'll have it at the end of the day. -I hope so.

I never wanted to wear girl's clothes, nor to be a woman

I'm happy being a man.

What if your son is a transsexual?

Good night, I'm Sam the Giant.

I'm going to sing a Spanish song called the Trinidad!

I stop because I want to

because the Spanish singers have been shitting it for 40 years

saying Murillo and Rafael and as a well-educated transsexual

in the Seville's Museum there's not a single painting of Rafael

there's Juan de Valdés Leal, so the song is

Right or not? How serious!

I´m singing culture and people go out.

I´m explaining very well the Valdés Leal thing.

Adam's case is complicated, he's small but has clear his ideas.

We have to understand that this can change as years go by.

You don't have to worry and let him live as he feels.

Let´s meet in three months to see his progress.

Honey, we are at home.

-What are all those clothes? -Didn't you hear the psychologist?

Remember when you said the most important was his happiness?

I love myself the way I am, as a man.

I'm not gay, but artistically I dress as a woman.

I've been doing it since I was a kid because it frees me up.

I don't dress up like a woman everyday, just in occasional cases.

Silvia! One beer please.

Ana, do you think we're doing well?

Ana, if you see how happy he's when she says she's Sophia.

That's not the case, your son has a mental illness.

You have to get him to a psychiatrist as soon as possible.

I know some very good ones.

Adam is a healthy boy.

The only problem he's got is in his head.

You mustn't play along because you're only hurting him.

Adam was born boy and what God creates cannot be altered by man at his whim.

Do you want him to be the school laughing boy?

Making fun of him all day?

You've lost your mind.

Alberto, how's it going?

I thought all this was going to be a game, a passing joke...

but the situation is beyond me.

I've always had everything under control

but I feel like I'm hitting a wall.

I just want everything to be normal.

I know, but what's really normal, Alberto?

I want to know, too.

I want you to know that I love my son very much.

I'm sure of that.

-Alberto Martinez! -One second please!

Calm down. Everything will be okay, darling.

You'll see everything will be okay.

He's out of gravity, he's bruising but we don't care about it.

He's got a corneal tear, his eyes'll be blindfolded

We´ll see how he evolves.

Can we see him?

He's sedated, you'll be able to see him in half an hour.

Okay, thank you.

Don't cry, darling.

-Hi, daddy. I'm Sophia. -Sophia?

-Sophia, your daughter! -Have I got a daughter?

I can't remember, I have a headache.

Honey, give dad a kiss and let's get him rest.

I SAW A LIGHT SHINING, I SAW MYSELF BEHIND, JUST AS I AM

LISTEN DAD, TAKE MY HAND, YOU CAN SEE, EVEN IF YOU'RE BANDAGED

LOVE IS THE LIGHT AND THERE IS NO NEED TO FEAR

EVEN THOUGH I'M DIFFERENT, EVEN THOUGH I'M DIFFERENT...

LOVE IS THE LIGHT AND THERE IS NO NEED TO FEAR

EVEN THOUGH I'M DIFFERENT, EVEN THOUGH I'M DIFFERENT...

I SAW THE SUN RISE, I SAW THE SUNRISE, WITH A HOPE

LISTEN, MOM, STAY BY MY SIDE

YOU KNOW WELL WHAT'S HAPPENED TO ME

LOVE IS THE LIGHT AND THERE IS NO NEED TO FEAR

Go with dad, he's alone downstairs.

-Daddy, do you know who I am? -Of course, honey.

AND EVEN IF THE MOON COMES UP AND I CAN´T SEE YOU...

YOU LIGHT MY WAY

OH, YOU LIGHT MY WAY

BECAUSE YOU'RE MY LIFE AND I´M LUCKY TO HAVE YOU

-What about transgender kids? -Transgender kids know they are kids.

Like any other children, they know that they are children.

The problem comes when what they are faces what people say they are.

-And could this be a whim? -No, it's not a whim, Rosa.

Transsexuality is not a choice, you can't chose your sexual identity.

-Isn't it a disease either? -No. That's why there is no treatment.

Each one is as he/she is and each one is what he/she really feels.

If you really want to help Lucy, you have to understand these issues.

Because that's important to be able to help her in her process.

Now I want you to come with me to see the place,

to get know about the dynamics and to meet some transsexual families.

It was hard to assimilate what I was 'cause I didn't understand that world.

And I used to say my mum: "I don't want to have that there."

I took the scissors. I didn't want... I didn't feel as a boy.

I was always with girls and I couldn't understand what I was.

When getting older, little by little I understood what I was.

I was prescribed hormones and I started with the treatment.

And it's a change very... I feel really good now.

I know that he had a really hard time and society is not ready for this.

It's hard, but she is happy. And that's the most important.

And I get excited because she's now what she really wanted to be.

You have to support her. Even if you don't understand her.

Speak with her. You'll understand her.

It'll be hard, because you had a boy and now...

It's hard but you want her happiness, don't you?

-Fifteen. -Fifteen years old.

And, as you can see, he's now very self-confident.

It's a great advance. He is very shy, but as any child or adolescent can be.

To tell you the truth, I see him very different.

I've lived a repressed transsexuality. I didn't know what was wrong with me.

Until one day that I said it at home because I couldn't stand it anymore.

I've suffered job discrimination.

I don't have the same opportunities because I'm a transgender.

LIVE THE LIFE, LIVE THE LIFE

LIVE THE LIFE, LIVE THE LIFE,

LIVE THE LIFE, LIVE THE LIFE,

And what shall we do now, Albert?

I'm very afraid about what could happen to our son.

I'm afraid he might live a lonely and miserable life.

I have a feeling whatever we'll do we're going to do wrong.

Call your parents and your sister and tell them to come.

It's eleven at night! Are you crazy?

It doesn't matter, call them. Hurry up!

MY SOPHIE IS HAPPY, MY SOPHIE IS HAPPY,

MY SOPHIE IS HAPPY, MY SOPHIE IS HAPPY,

-That's great! -How happy she is!

-Grandma blows you a kiss. -Muah!

Mommy, daddy, today's been the best day of my life.

Little Adam, I carried you for nine months in my womb,

you were born and became the joy of the house.

But you started growing up and your face stopped smiling.

I felt like a bad mother because I was failing at something with you.

And I didn't know what it was.

Today, Adam, I want to say godbye to you. Oh my god, I can't.

How hard it is! Even though I know you're not anymore

and that you've never really been.

I cradled you, dressed you, named you and loved you

like that beautiful child I thought you were.

How difficult it is, Adam. I'm trying to say goodbye to you

even though I'm seeing next to me a beautiful girl named Sophia,

a girl who gives off the joy that you should.

My little Adam, I want to tell you that you'll always be in my heart.

Though my mind knows you've never existed,

We are at life just to pass through and to be happy.

Ok, we are now going to start the project in the nature classroom.

But first, one question: what are the human beings' vital functions?

-Who do I throw the ball at? -Me!

Sophia! Take the ball.

Function of nutrition, interaction and reproduction.

-Very good, right answer! -Very good.

Come on, start the research work.

This is for you. And you, let me see. Ok, very good.

AMERICAN GUN, AMERICAN GUN, IN, OUT, TURN AND JUMP

Once again.

AMERICAN GUN, AMERICAN GUN, IN, OUT, TURN AND JUMP

AMERICAN GUN, AMERICAN GUN, IN, OUT, TURN AND JUMP

You're a boy. You will never be a girl.

You're annoying God and he's going to punish you.

God loves me very much because I'm very happy.

-We're going to the director! -No! You're a bad person!

I just want that everything is normal. He can come as a boy, as usual.

Why haven't they ask us and listen before dressing him as a girl?

These parents are feminizing their son and that's really serious.

I just want him to dress as a boy inside the school.

Outside the school, he can dress like he wants and do what he wants.

You can't turn a school and its values upside down for a childish whim.

In my personal opinion, these parents want to attract attention

and they are damaging the good climate of coexistence of this centre.

I'm going to tell you something that people

who know really well these parents have told me:

These parents wanted to have a girl instead of a boy.

Everything that is happening is a whim of them

and they also want to design their son's sexuality.

It doesn't surprise me, it's crazy.

And all they're getting is our kids coming to school scared.

Despite all the nonsense I'm hearing, I understand your concern

and that you're not prepared for this, because we weren't either.

Now we're proud and happy to have Sophia.

Sophia is a girl as yours and we have to help her

to obtain the same rights that your children have

and my daughter doesn't have yet.

-Your son is very dear to this school. -Daughter!

I reject any kind of discrimination but I will not allow my son

to be used as a guinea pig in an integration experiment

that is not supported by medical, psychological or judicial documents. to be used as a guinea pig in an integration experiment

that is not supported by medical, psychological or judicial documents.

-We've had enough, so let's get out of here.

-Yes. -These people are all scoundrels.

You are all wrong.

I've prepared a document to be submitted

to the Board of Directors and the Inspection.

If you want to, you can come and sign it.

-What's that? A boy or a girl? -I don't know.

Don't you know that sex is in the brain?

My mother says that it's a monster.

We are all humans.

Auntie, has it been many years since you've been on a swing?

-Many. -A lot of them. Auntie, has it been many years since you've been on a swing?

-Many. -A lot of them.

Go hard! Now.

-How's school going, Sophia?

Very well auntie, I'm getting very good marks.

Great! Do you want us to go to the casino to see Grandpa?

Ok!

-Four. -Three, it's three.

I'll be right back.

-Where is my grandfather Francisco? -Who are you?

I'm Sophia, his granddaughter.

But Francisco didn't have any granddaughters.

-I think he has a grandson. -When he comes, ask him.

It seems to me that it was a boy, doesn't it?

-I don't know Paco. -It was a boy.

Francisco, your granddaughter has come looking for you.

My granddaughter? What granddaughter?

Yes, a little girl has come asking for her grandfather Francisco.

I don't have any granddaughter, I just have two grandsons.

-I told it to you. -But didn't Francisco have a...?

Francisco have a grandson, not a granddaughter, ok?

Come on, let's continue.

You're my grandfather and you're ashamed of me.

I'm a girl, your granddaughter Sophia.

And listen to this: I won't talk to you again until you call me Sophia.

Carlos, I've finished the project you asked me for. Look, I'll show you.

I come from a meeting with the board of directors.

I don't like to tell you this but

we've decided that you won't continue working with us.

-What?! -You're the best in the company but

your family situation doesn't favor the company's policy.

Do you know what? My family situation has helped me to know

which things are important in life and who really worthwhile.

I'll come tomorrow to pick up my stuff.

We've received a letter parents of the school.

We have done as much as we could and more.

We've authorized him to come dressed as a girl, to enter the girls toilet,

but we think we don't have to give any more explanations at school

and even less to parents, who are free to think what they want.

And they know what they want!

I have to recognize that this situation

causes many problems to the school.

We're not prepared to face problems like your son's.

Daughter! It's a girl and her name is Sophia!

Sorry. We've decided that from now on she cannot use the girls toilet.

-What?! -Then, what toilet can she go into?

Don't worry, she can use the sink in the toilet for her bowel movements.

No way! My daughter has the same rights as everyone else,

so we're going to file a complaint right now at the inspection.

You should maybe consider changing her to a school where no one knows her.

Are we assassins, terrorists or something else?

I've already spoken with the director of a public school

and he totally agrees with the change.

Hi, honey! How was your first day at the new school?

Very good, daddy. I'm very happy. Mi teacher is very nice.

I love being with my classmates and I've been made captain of a team.

-A communion with only two girls? -What an outrage, God!

What are you doing, faggot?!

Hurry up, Sophia! You're going to be late on your first date of institute!

My little girl, you're already a little woman!

-Hello. -I'm Julia.

Hello, nice to meet you. -Hello! Nice to meet you too.

-Hello. -Hello.

My name is Rosa Gómez and this year I'm going to be your biology teacher.

Let's not waste any more time.

I'm going to do a roll call to get to know you better.

-Maite Álvarez? -Me.

-Julia Díaz? -Me.

-Daniela Fernández? -Me.

-Sara López? -Me.

Adam Martínez? Adam Martínez? Hasn't Adam Martínez come?

Hasn't he come today?

Excuse me.

Sophia! Darling, they've called from the institute.

I know what happened to you!

The teacher was new and didn't realize it!

You can't give up! You have to fight!

To fight? I don't want to fight, just to live in peace!

What do they need to realize that I'm a woman?

How long does it take to get my new ID card?

Hello, miss. Could you give me your ID card?

Oh, your name is Adam. There must be some mistake.

Yes, there is a mistake and it is this society where we live in.

Indicating the characteristics of each group of micro-organisms.

This is worth one point and a half. Also, mention two differences...

-This isn't going to be in the exam. -I think not.

I can see your package!

Come on, Sophia! We're late!

No!

Hi Sophia! How are you, darling?

I don't know. I'm afraid the treatment won't go well.

You've just started a hormonal process

and you're very insecure now about what could happen.

But this is a process and it take time.

So don't worry. Everything's gonna be fine little by little.

Do Adam have tits?

Do you want to see them?

Leave her alone! Go away!

Are you okay?

I forgot to tell you before. Thanks for your help.

That's what classmates are for.

I suppose you mean good classmates, not everyone is like you.

I really like you even I don't know you.

And I still don't even know your name.

When I look at you, I feel like I've met you before.

I have to tell you something.

You're so serious! Do you have any secrets?

I'm Raúl.

Which Raúl?

-Your classmate. -That monster who was all day...?

-Yes, that one. -I have to go.

-Wait. -I'm in a big hurry.

Sophia, please forgive me.

I know that I hurt you so much, but I've changed. I promise you.

I'm totally different and I really want to be with you.

Just think about it, ok?

-I'm going out. -Where do you go so gorgeous?

-I'm going to a concert with a friend. -That's nice!

-Are you sure she's a friend? -Of course.

Well, okay. But if it's a boy I have to meet him.

What things you say!

Sophia! Is it true what your father says about a boy that you like?

No, how tiresome you are!

I'm very proud of our daughter.

Hey, do you want to play for a while?

Yoo-hoo!

Hey! You're so beautiful today. What do you have? A date?

With your Prince Charming, right?

Listen: you are not a real woman like me. I was born woman.

-Hey! Do you want to have a drink with us?

-No, thanks Maite, some other time.

Are you coming inside?

-No, go ahead. -Okay!

-Are you alone? -Yes, but I'm waiting for a friend.

Aah. Then I'll see you inside now.

I was really looking forward to this moment

and I want to introduce my new single now,

which I dedicate, of course, to my fan club.

I NO LONGER KNOW WHAT I FEEL FOR YOU

YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE IN MY HEART

UH-HUH, FEEL IT

I WANT TO BE ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE

I THINK ABOUT YOU I FEEL YOU'RE ESPECIAL

MY OTHER HALF

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO SCREAM THAT I CAN'T FORGET YOU?

YOU KNOW I'M WILLING TO WAIT FOR YOU

I AM CRAZY BECAUSE WITHOUT YOU I AM NOT MYSELF

SO LONG LOOKING FOR YOU IN MY SOLITUDE

IN MY SOLITUDE

I WON'T GIVE UP WHATEVER IT TAKES

I KNOW YOU LIGHT MY DAWN

HEY, LOOK AT ME

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO SCREAM THAT I CAN'T FORGET YOU?

YOU KNOW I'M WILLING TO WAIT FOR YOU

YOU ARE EVERYTHING I ALWAYS DREAMED OF

YOU'RE PART OF ME

AND I KNOW THAT MY DESTINY IS IN YOUR SKIN

YOU ARE MY LOVE

YOU CHANGE EVERYTHING INSIDE ME

WHEN THE SUN SPLITS IN HALF

WHEN NOTHING'S COLORED

YOU ARE MY LOVE

YOU ARE MY LOVE

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO SCREAM THAT I CAN'T FORGET YOU?

YOU KNOW I'M WILLING TO WAIT FOR YOU

Come with me, Raúl. I have to tell you something.

YOU ARE MY LOVE

Raul, I didn't know you were a sissy.

You like guys.

What are you saying? I don't like guys.

You were dancing with a guy.

Dressed like a woman but with a good penis.

-She's not my girlfriend, I'd be nasty to be with her.

Sophia, what I told you before is not what I really feel.

I can't stand it anymore.

Don't do anything crazy. Think about your family.

I can´t stand it anymore.

When you ignore those who laugh at you in class, you taught everyone a lesson.

You're the bravest person I know.

Trust me, when we're together, I don't care about anyone else.

We're going to practice with PCES questions.

Let´s start.

Factors influencing enematic activity... Who knows it?

Julia.

Inhibitors, temperature and Ph.

Names of bacteriophage life cycles...

-Lithium cycle and bisogenic cycle. -Very good, Sophia.

-Phases of mitosis. -Me!

You have to stop seeing that person The whole world will point at you.

You're going to ruin your life because of a whim of youth.

If you keep this up, we will have to leave town.

Raúl, I forbid you to see Adam or whatever his name is now.

Raúl! Raúl!

Did you get it?

More or less, I look at it later at home, it's late.

-Ok! I can lend you my notes! -Okay .

Hey, nothing, let it go.

Are you okey, Raúl?

-I came to talk to you. -Of course, come up with me.

What happens?

I'm in love with Sophia.

We're doing very well but I sometimes wonder what I am.

Do you understand me?

Yes and I know you're questioning your identity.

But it's not a matter of labels, it's a matter of feelings.

You're a great person because you learned to value diversity.

That's why you fell in love with Sophia. Calm down.

The best is not to think more about that.

I already suffered a lot when your father left us,

don't make me suffer again.

Your grandparents really want to see you.

The number is not...

We're on the air in "Contigo a Diario"...

The most awaited moment has arrived...

We´re going to give the name of the best student of this year...

The Director will give the details, Castillo Ruiz...

I am the Director of the Lebrija High School.

When I finish high school, I want to study nursing.

-I'm Sophia Martinez, I want to study biotechnology.

It's time to know who's the best student...

The lucky one, it's Sophia Martinez.

Let's hear it for Sophia!

Congratulations!

Congratulations Sophia!

Do you want to say something?

To be honest, I don't like to take part in any contest.

I will gladly represent our High School.

I would like to send a hug to my classmates, who also deserve it.

I'll end by saying that I'm very proud of being a transsexual girl.

The world will be better when we accept ourselves

and we accept individual diversities.

Transsexual people are like everyone else.

-What are you doing? -It´s a surprise, trust me.

Traducción y subtitulado: Rosa María Espinosa García y Claudia Fernández de la Poza