[ She nods, a serious, determined look on her face. There are very few people who understand the whole truth of her statement, although it's not surprising that there are people able to empathize with it. After all, it's like the others have told her - everyone has their own difficulties to deal with. Hers just happened to be focused around trying to become someone else entirely.

She smiles up at Parsee. ]

Certainly not. It takes a lot of work and effort to learn to be happy as who we are. I have a long way to go, but... This is the next step!