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One of Sweden’s biggest Youtube stars comes from Växjö. Her name is Tone Sekelius, but for a long time she was known by another name – Thomas Sekelius.
A year ago I was determined to everything that could go wrong, now I am determined how beautiful it will be to go out. What happens next is out of my control
–Sekelius tone
Now Tone Sekelius comes out as a trans person and is also present in the new documentary “Thomas Sekelius: My name is Tone”, which is shown on discovery +. In the documentary, viewers can follow his journey in one of the most important decisions of his life.
In the documentary, her parents are a big step in the process.
– It has been incredibly nice to have your support. I can only imagine what an LGBTQ person is like without actually having it, Tone Sekelius tells Aftonbladet.
According to Aftonbladet, she has known for a long time that she is transgender and that she has wanted to come out of the closet for two years.
– But I didn’t feel ready. In the last few years I have gone through many different phases. Since adolescence, I have always strived for a feminine ideal. I have had a skewed image of my body and a very skewed relationship with my body. But it was just anxiety, I have not understood what it really is, he tells the newspaper.
Three years ago, she realized it was gender fluid, where gender identity alternates between male, female, and non-binary. At first he denied it, but a year ago the acceptance came, but it was also hard. Today he has found the strength to continue on his way.
– A year ago I was determined to everything that could go wrong, now I am determined how beautiful it will be to go out. What happens next is beyond my control, says Tone Sekelius.
