There are many more transgender success stories, but you rarely hear of them because of the media’s fondness for sensationalized stories and depictions of the downtrodden. You may even have a transgender success story working next to you but don't know it because the person is afraid that being out may cost him or her their job. Hopefully, as transgender awareness increases, the stigma of being transgender will decrease, the laws will improve, and transgender people will feel freer to be out of the closet.