Viewers have applauded transgender teen David Beattie for his bravery speaking about his transition on The Late Late Show.
Some may the teenager recognise from Vogue William’s documentary on the trans community where she talked to many about their transitions.
“I’ve never had bad experiences – but when I transferred to secondary school, it was very different,” he said.
Trans: David is transitioning to female but currently still identifies as male
David still identifies as male but is beginning his journey to become female and has written a book on his experience, Who Cares?
“There were a lot of people who wanted me to hide my feminine aspect and suppress myself,” he told Ryan Tubridy on the show.
The writer admitted his ultimate goal in talking about his transition is to help someone – “If I was able to help one person, I would be happy.”
Many took to Twitter to not only commend him for his bravery but other members of the LGBTQ+ community thanked him for being so open.
This young person David/Layla is transgender. What a fabulous interview #LateLateShow pic.twitter.com/UT45l1qkMS
— Rory Cowan (@1rorycowan) January 20, 2017
I have so much I don’t know what the right word is feelings happiness for someone fighting for themselves #latelate
— karen mulhern (@swimmerdonegal) January 20, 2017
#latelate A very Brave Girl. Best of luck to her…
— O’Reilly (@front_whine) January 20, 2017
#latelate such a brave interview. Bringing awareness to Gender Identity and equally Body Dysmorphia. Wish you well.
— Sharon White (@MrsSharonWhite) January 20, 2017
Good luck to you, David. Be who you want, and need, to be. Life’s too short to deny yourself happiness. #LateLate
— Philip Nolan (@philipnolan1) January 20, 2017
Love seeing such super-confident, brave and inspirational Irish teens. Wishing you all the best on your journey David. #latelate
— Jennifer Whitmore (@WhitmoreJen) January 20, 2017
Hurting no one and just wants to live their life happily- not cause for hatred and vitriol.? Great interview David #latelate #LateLateShow
— LorriPop (@TheLorriPop) January 20, 2017
FairPlay to David, tremendous courage and determination! #latelate
— david whelan (@dulchiewhelan) January 20, 2017
What a beautiful human being David ? #latelate
— Cat C (@catco65) January 20, 2017
Loving David’s determination & strength on #LateLateShow A real role model for teens – be true to yourself & don’t mind anyone’s opinion ?? pic.twitter.com/yNwPhYlSYj
— Ciamhie Mc Digital (@CiamhieMc) January 20, 2017
Very positive person and dealing well with his life, not bitter and has a great outlook.I wish him every happiness #latelate
— Tipp55 (@Tipp55) January 20, 2017
So much respect for David. Showing people that its okay to be yourself. Its important. Hopefully this will help others speak out #latelate
— Ciara Manning (@xCiaraManningx) January 20, 2017
Superb interview! Good to see awareness about Body Dysmorphia. Be the person you want to be @LayBeattie. #latelate #LateLateShow ? ? ?
— LaobhaoiseNiEanachan (@LaobhaoiseNihE) January 20, 2017
