Ten trans people tell how their lives have changed since transitioning: “I have a real reason to smile”. Of 24 people surveyed by NBC News, all but one reported feeling more joy.

“My body now feels like a comforting, familiar home,” said one young trans man. ‘I no longer have the burden of living a lie,’ said another. Here are some of her stories. International Trans Day of Visibility, celebrated on March 31, is an annual awareness day.