Melissa. I like to roller skate, draw. Reporter she was born a boy but now lives as her true self with support from her pars parents. They tell me to be myself and be who i am. It makes me feel good inside. She wasnt wanting to be, she was a girl. Reporter Michelle Phillips is a voice for parents of transyouth speak outside San Jose City hall. This is the launch of transform california, a statewide campaign promoting respect and understanding, a way for transgender people to come out of the shadows. So many other states are launching attacks since transgender community, discriminating against transgender people, opening the door for harassment. We meant our kids to feel like they dont have to hide or they dont have to lie or pretend to be anything that theyre not. Reporter its a message passed on by melissa. Be who you are. Dont let anyone tell you who you should be. Reporter even congressman mike honga, who happens to be melissas grandfather, preaching acceptance and love to change he