You

 We need to be less afraid of what others think of us and be who we are. In the end, we will all die so why not live your life to the fullest, celebrating who you are? My mother always said that unless someone is putting the air into your lungs then you shouldn't worry about their opinion of you. Odd, yes, but overall makes sense - no one controls you but you. 

You know who you are - the real you. Whether you identify as a boy or a girl, in-between or nothing at all, it is all about you. Who you love and what you identify as, gay, straight, bisexual, asexual or any of the myriad used to describe sexual attraction without gender assignment, is all about you. Wear the clothes that make you feel beautiful, be a totally fabulous drag queen, be gender neutral - keep them guessing. Long hair or short, even bald if you choose because it is about being comfortable in your own skin and you are the only one living in it.

 No one else no matter how hard they try can make the decision for you. The politicians can legislate, religious leaders and their flocks can pass judgement, family, friends and neighbors can ostracize, strangers in the street can be the assholes they tend to be but in the end, the end of the day and the long road known as life, you know who the real you is and you must be true to yourself. 

Don't give up. Remain strong in the face of adversity. Seek out like-minded people. If you need to, create a new family of people who love you for who the real you is. Take joy in being who you are, honor yourself every day and in every way and above all else - have no fear.