The Wrong Body

"I feel that I am trapped. A beautiful women wanting to escape this nightmare of a life. A body that shouldn't belong to me. And how do I coop? By living in this body. A mask to describe my identity. Why do I feel the way I do? An answer that I have searched for. Trying to figure out the truth. Who can I tell? I have tried opening up to my parents. The reaction was one of disgust, and confusion. They won't understand. No one will. Why should I care? A public image. My reputation. My parents are my only source of income, and they take care of my needs. So what should I do? What CAN I do?"