YouTube star Abigail Thorn has come out as a trans woman.The star behind the platform’s successful Philosophy Tube channel made the announcement in a new video she posted for her followers.In the clip, she says she came out “ages ago” in private, but this was the first time she was telling her fans.“It’s so lovely now to finally relax, to sleep well with sweet dreams and be at home in myself,” she said.In a follow-up video, she delivered an impassioned speech, in which she stated: “Being trans is perfectly normal.”She continued: “Like all human beings, we are inherently valuable and entitled to self-determination, and if that makes some people uncomfortable, well, it’s only because they’re choosing not to live in reality.”On Twitter, Thorn then posted a statement, which has been widely shared and supported by her followers on social media.Independent Culture NewsletterThe best in film, music TV & radio straight to your inbox every weekIndependent Culture NewsletterThe best in film, music TV & radio straight to your inbox every weekThe Independent would like to keep you informed about offers, events and updates by email, please tick the box if you would like to be contactedRead our full mailing list consent…
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YouTube star Abigail Thorn comes out as trans in new video
