In Honor of PRIDE Month: The Transitioning of Lester & Debbie Cook

Jay Michaels recounts the true story of Lester & Debbie Cook

For Lester Cook, the worst was finally over.

Or so he thought.

This sounds bad but after years of hating herself, Lester decided to take her life in her hands and transition. Knowing the cost — financially, emotionally, and physically — the agony of the transition seemed less painful than the decision to commit suicide. That maybe, to finally be called HE, would be emancipation.