Pina was told to compete in sports and play with toys like transformers to 'make' her a boy. After years of abusing drugs and alcohol, Pina sobers up and is determined to live as a woman.
Stefonknee, a married father of 7, was an upstanding member of the Catholic Church and a successful car mechanic. But in her 40's Stefonknee risks everything to transition from male to female.
When Evan was 8 years old, he was sent to a psychiatric hospital, dosed with antipsychotics for not having proper gender behaviors.
Growing up Trey was bullied and teased for being different. A chance encounter with "drag kings" changed his life and helped him realize he is actually a transgender man.
James had a successful career as a female radio newscaster in Victoria. But after years living as Sheila, he put his career on the line when he transitioned from female to male.
For most of her life, Gayle endured years of therapy because she had multiple personality disorder. After realizing her gender identity was female, Gayle transitioned from a man to a woman.
After retiring, Marie took a trip to Cuba where she lived full-time as female. Upon returning, she decided to give away all her male clothes. But transitioning isn't as easy as Marie had hoped.
After a lifetime of prostitution and partying, Sandy-Leo got sober and became a psychiatric nurse. Then she discovered her First Nations heritage and wants to live as 'two spirits'.
Savannah wants to be Canada's first transgender athlete to compete internationally. According to the International Olympic Committee, she has to have sex reassignment surgery to compete as a woman.