thecookieprincessRyan has always felt that something was wrong - that his body and identity were incompatible. However, he never dared to tell his family, growing up feeling obligated to conform to their expectations. It is only after he turns 25, when he finally moves out of the family home, that he decides to take his life into his own hands. His goal is clear: to find the best-paying job, raise money for transit and finally become himself. Life, however, likes to complicate plans. While working at a prestigious company, Ryan meets Emma - an intelligent, warm and charismatic woman with whom he quickly develops a strong bond. Their friendship develops into something deeper, and Ryan, so far convinced of his goal, begins to waver. When Emma confesses her love for him, he makes a decision he wasn't sure about - he pushes thoughts of transition aside, believing that love for her will be enough to silence the longing for his true self. They get married, and the first months of their marriage are full of happiness. But in Ryan there is still an unfulfilled part of his identity, which gradually begins to break through the facade of normality. His inner struggle turns into depression, exhaustion and a sense of emptiness. Finally, after a year of living a lie, he can't stand it - he confesses the truth to Emma. He tells her that he has always felt like a woman and that he can no longer hide it. Emma is shocked. She feels betrayed, lost, but most of all - torn between love for the person she knew as Ryan, and fear of what the future will bring. They go through difficult conversations, moments of doubt and tears. However, despite everything, Emma does not leave. She decides to stay and support Ryan... or rather Rachel, because that is the name she chooses for herself. Rachel begins the transition, and their marriage goes through its greatest test. They have to learn themselves anew, redefine their relationship and answer the question: what is love when everything changes? Although it is not easy, one thing remains certain - the truth, even painful, is better than living a lie.
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