as Elliot Page preparing to share more of his story with the world, he recalls some of the most difficult moments of his journey.
the Umbrella Academy actor, who came out as transgender in 2020his memoir will be released soon, Pageboy. In the book, Elliot talks about his relationship with his body and topics such as mental health, assault, love, relationships and sex, according to People.
“There were obviously very difficult moments. I felt like I couldn’t do it in a lot of ways,” Elliot told the magazine, about his personal journey. “But now, I’m alone and grateful to be here and alive and taking one step at a time.”
People published an excerpt of the first chapter, in which he wrote about a same-sex friendship that became intimate months before the premiere of Junothe 2007 film that earned him an Oscar nomination.
“My experience as a trans person and this life that I have, and the privilege that I have doesn’t represent the reality of most trans lives,” Elliot told the outlet, but added that he thinks the representation and visibility “significant.”